Using the formula V=B×h , what is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 7 1/4 m, a width of 10 1/2 m, and a height of 12 2/5 m? Your answer should be a mixed number in simplest form
To find the volume of the rectangular prism, we can use the formula V = B × h, where V is the volume, B is the base area, and h is the height.
First, let's find the base area:
Base Area = length × width
Base Area = (7 1/4) × (10 1/2)
Base Area = (29/4) × (21/2)
Base Area = 609/8 m^2
Now, let's find the volume:
Volume = base area × height
Volume = 609/8 × 62/5
Volume = 18918/40
Volume = 472.95 m^3
Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism is 472.95 cubic meters or expressed as a mixed number in simplest form is 472 47/100 m^3.