Rich is building a travel crate for his dog, Thomas, a beagle-mix who is about 30 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 24 inches tall. For Thomas to travel safely, his crate needs to be a rectangular prism that is about 12 inches greater than his length and width, and 6 inches greater than his height. What is the volume of the travel crate that Rich should build?
(30+12)(12+12)(24+6) = 42*24*30 = ___
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To calculate the volume of the travel crate, we need to multiply its length, width, and height.
First, let's calculate the dimensions of the travel crate:
Length = Thomas's length + 12 inches
Width = Thomas's width + 12 inches
Height = Thomas's height + 6 inches
Now, substitute the given values:
Length = 30 inches + 12 inches = 42 inches
Width = 12 inches + 12 inches = 24 inches
Height = 24 inches + 6 inches = 30 inches
Next, calculate the volume by multiplying the length, width, and height:
Volume = Length × Width × Height
Volume = 42 inches × 24 inches × 30 inches
To find the final answer, multiply the values together:
Volume = 30240 cubic inches
So, Rich should build a travel crate with a volume of 30240 cubic inches.