The base of a prism is a rectangle. The length of the rectangle is inches, and the width of the rectangle is 5 inches. The height of the prism is inches. Which calculation gives the volume of the prism?

Question

A. 4 7/8 + 5 + 12 1/2
B. 4 7/8 x 5 x 12 1/2
C. (2x4 7/8) + (2x5) + (2x 12 1/2)
D. (2x4 7/8 x 5) + (2x5x12 1/2) + (2x 4 7/8 x 12 1/2)

Answer 1

The calculation that gives the volume of the prism is:
B. 4 7/8 x 5 x 12 1/2