Given a rectangular prism with dimensions w = 3, l = 4, and h = 6. If you created a second rectangular prism with the length doubled but the height halved (and the width stays the same), which would be the relation of the second volume to the first volume

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goformit100 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

A. The second volume would be four times that of the first volume. B. The second volume would be twice that of the first volume. C. The second volume would be the same as that of the first volume. D. The second volume would be  larger

pfenn1 · Answer

@goformit100, a rectangular prism is a box, you drew a rectangular-based pyramid.  I used to be confused by that as well.

pfenn1 · Answer

|dw:1339767565802:dw|The volume of a rectangular prism is given by $$V=hlw$$where h=height, l=length, and w=width.  Calculate the volume of both prisms to get the relationship.