The volume of a prism is 45 yd3. What would change if the volume of the prism were measured in cubic feet?

A.
The volume of the prism would decrease.

B.
The volume of the prism would increase.

C.
The volume of the prism stays the same, but the number representing the volume increases.

D.
The volume of the prism stays the same, but the number representing the volume decreases.

Question

The volume of a prism is 45 yd3. What would change if the volume of the prism were measured in cubic feet?
	
	
 
A.
	The volume of the prism would decrease.
	
 
B.
	The volume of the prism would increase.
	
 
C.
	The volume of the prism stays the same, but the number representing the volume increases.
	
 
D.
	The volume of the prism stays the same, but the number representing the volume decreases.

anonymous · Answer

Think about it this way: First, by changing the units to express the answer, is the prism getting any bigger or smaller? Second, which unit is bigger, feet or yards?