Image shows a prism that is 5 centimeters tall, 20 centimeters long, and 5 centimeters wide.
Missy has a box that is 5 cm. high, 20 cm. long, and 5 cm. wide. Use a formula to find the volume of the box. Which of the following is the volume?
A.
50 cubic centimeters
B.
100 cubic centimeters
C.
250 cubic centimeters
D.
500 cubic centimeters
The formula for the volume of a rectangular prism is V = lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height.
In this case, all three dimensions of the box are the same as the prism, so the volume is:
V = (20 cm)(5 cm)(5 cm) = 500 cubic centimeters
Therefore, the answer is option D, 500 cubic centimeters.