find the volume of the prism. round to the nearest tenth if necessary. 12m, 6m, 8m. a) 576m3 b) 288m3 c) 96m3 d) 24m3

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raden · Answer

just multiply 12 * 6 * 8 = ...
i assumed that is a rectangular prisms

anonymous · Answer

that is what I thought I would do, but the final answer key says it is b. 288m3 and don't know how they got that answer

raden · Answer

maybe this is not a rectangular prisms :)
is there a diagram ?

anonymous · Answer

yes, it a prism.
 the length is 12m, height 6m, and width is 8m. all exponent 3

raden · Answer

what kind prism is it ?
can u draw diagram that prism ?

anonymous · Answer

it is a rectangler

anonymous · Answer

can't draw it on here

raden · Answer

like a cuboid ?

anonymous · Answer

maybe the answer key is wrong for final, but I still don't know how it is 288m exponent 3. I keep on getting 576m3

raden · Answer

maybe it just half :)
288 = 1/2 of 576

anonymous · Answer

It is little wider than a cuboid

anonymous · Answer

Thanks and I will ask my teacher. i do believe you could be right as well. Thanks

raden · Answer

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