Jamal needs to find the volume of a rectangular prism that has a height of 7 1/3 in., a length of 3 1/4 in., and a width of 5 1/6 in. Which option shows the correct method for solving this problem?
To find the volume of a rectangular prism, you multiply the length, width, and height together.
Therefore, the correct method for solving this problem is:
Volume = length x width x height
Volume = 3 1/4 in. x 5 1/6 in. x 7 1/3 in.
First, convert all mixed numbers to improper fractions:
Volume = 13/4 in. x 31/6 in. x 22/3 in.
Next, multiply the fractions:
Volume = (13 x 31 x 22) / (4 x 6 x 3)
Volume = 10694 / 72
Volume = 148.5 in³
Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism is 148.5 cubic inches.