In cubic feet, what is the volume of a toy box measuring 3 3/4 feet long, 2½ feet wide, and 2½ feet tall? Use the volume formula to solve. The answer will be a mixed fraction in cubic feet.
To calculate the volume of the toy box, we use the formula:
Volume = Length x Width x Height
First, convert all measurements to fractions:
Length = 3 3/4 = 15/4 feet
Width = 2 1/2 = 5/2 feet
Height = 2 1/2 = 5/2 feet
Now, we substitute the values into the formula:
Volume = (15/4) x (5/2) x (5/2)
Volume = 15/4 x 5/2 x 5/2
Volume = 75/4 x 5/2
Volume = 375/8
Volume = 46 7/8 cubic feet
Therefore, the volume of the toy box is 46 7/8 cubic feet.