you want to buy a pickup truck and are interested in one with a large carrying capacity. One model features a rectangular prism-shaped cargo space, measuring 6ft by 10ft by 2ft;another has a space with dimensions 5ft by 11ft by 3ft. Which truck provides you with most carrying capacity (that is the most volume)Explain.
well, which is larger?
6*10*2 = 120
5*11*3 = 165
To determine which truck provides the most carrying capacity (volume), we need to calculate the volume of each cargo space. The volume of a rectangular prism can be found by multiplying the length, width, and height.
For the first truck with cargo space dimensions of 6ft by 10ft by 2ft:
Volume = 6ft * 10ft * 2ft = 120 cubic feet
For the second truck with cargo space dimensions of 5ft by 11ft by 3ft:
Volume = 5ft * 11ft * 3ft = 165 cubic feet
Comparing the volumes of the two cargo spaces, we can see that the second truck, with dimensions of 5ft by 11ft by 3ft, has a larger carrying capacity. It can hold up to 165 cubic feet, while the first truck can only hold up to 120 cubic feet.
Therefore, the truck with the rectangular prism-shaped cargo space measuring 5ft by 11ft by 3ft provides the most carrying capacity or volume.