how do you find volume of a rectangle?
a rectangle is a 2-dimensional geometric shape, it does not have volume.
did you mean area ?
Area of a rectangle = length x width
it says surface area and use 3.14 for pi
but you asked for volume,
secondly, pi does not enter the picture when you find area of a rectangle.
To find the volume of a rectangle, you first need to understand that a rectangle is a two-dimensional shape, and therefore it does not have volume. However, if you meant to ask about finding the volume of a rectangular solid or rectangular prism, which is a three-dimensional shape with three pairs of parallel and equal sides, then you can follow these steps:
1. Identify the dimensions: Measure the length, width, and height of the rectangular solid. Make sure to use the same units of measurement for all three dimensions.
2. Calculate the volume: The volume of a rectangular solid is found by multiplying the length, width, and height. The formula to calculate the volume is V = l x w x h, where V represents volume, l represents length, w represents width, and h represents height.
3. Substitute the values: Plug the measured dimensions into the formula: V = (length) x (width) x (height).
4. Calculate the result: Multiply the length, width, and height values, and perform any necessary unit conversions if required.
For example, if the length is 5 cm, the width is 3 cm, and the height is 2 cm, the volume would be V = 5 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm = 30 cm³.
Remember to always include the appropriate units in the answer, as volume is measured in cubic units (such as cm³ or m³) since it represents the amount of space enclosed by the rectangular solid.