A picnic cooler is shaped like a rectangular prism. The dimensions inside are 36 inches by 12 inches by 15 inches. In cubic feet, what is the capacity of the cooler?

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To find the capacity of the cooler in cubic feet, we need to convert the dimensions from inches to feet and then calculate the volume of the rectangular prism.

Let's first convert the dimensions from inches to feet:
Length: 36 inches = 36/12 = 3 feet
Width: 12 inches = 12/12 = 1 foot
Height: 15 inches = 15/12 = 1.25 feet

Now, to find the volume, we multiply the length, width, and height together:
Volume = Length x Width x Height
Volume = 3 feet x 1 foot x 1.25 feet
Volume = 3 x 1 x 1.25 cubic feet
Volume = 3.75 cubic feet

Therefore, the capacity of the cooler is 3.75 cubic feet.