What is the volume of a shipping container that is 20 1/2 ft. long, 12 1/4 ft. wide, and 8 1/4 ft. tall? Apply the V=B×h formula to solve. Make it a mixed number
To find the volume of the shipping container, we will use the formula V = B × h, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.
The base area (B) of the container can be found by multiplying the length and width:
B = 20 1/2 ft. x 12 1/4 ft.
B = (20 + 1/2) ft. x (12 + 1/4) ft.
B = 41/2 ft. x 49/4 ft.
B = 205/4 ft. x 49/4 ft.
B = 10045/16 ft.
Now, we multiply the base area (10045/16 ft.) by the height (8 1/4 ft.):
V = (10045/16 ft.) x 8 1/4 ft.
V = (10045/16 ft.) x (8 + 1/4) ft.
V = (10045/16 ft.) x (33/4) ft.
V = 33415/16 ft.
Therefore, the volume of the shipping container is 33415/16 cubic feet, which is equal to 2088 7/16 cubic feet when converted to a mixed number.