Question

Explain how to find the volume of the rectangular prism shown. Then find the volume. Each cube is one cubic meter.

A figure is formed by stacking cubes that measure one meter on each side. The figure consists of three layers of four rows of four cubes.

Answer 1

Volume of a rectangular prism = width*height*length
3*4*4=48 m^3

Answer 2

"Four rows of four cubes" means the same as 4x4 dimensions (=16).
Since there are three layers, you multiply 16*3=48.
Answer= 48m^3

Answer 3

The volume of a prism is the area of the base multiplied by the height.