Question

What is the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism? Give an example of you finding the volume of a rectangular prism. @phi

Answer 1

The formula is in your notes, right?

Answer 2

It's in my online text book.

Answer 3

and what does it say?

Answer 4

The Volume of a Rectangular Prism
V equals l w h
Where l equals length, w equals width, and h equals height @phi

Answer 5

@study100

Answer 6

Oh nvm you're back lol

Answer 7

ok. now part 2. pick some reasonable sizes for the prism (it's just a box or a book shaped thing)

Answer 8

3,6,2?

Answer 9

you should give units (like inches, feet, meters, etc)

Answer 10

Can you help me with this and the next question fast because I have to call the teacher in 20 minutes.

Answer 11

And okay

Answer 12

3L 2W 6H

Answer 13

the L, W and H stand for length, width and height
people would say (for example)
3 inches x 2 inches x 6 inches

Answer 14

But wouldn't it sound better if I said 3L because 3 length x 2 width sounds a little weird.

Answer 15

people don't label with L, W and H (though it would make sense to!)
they just say the units (like inches)

Answer 16

Alright i'll say the unit.

Answer 17

So how would I answer this question if my teacher asked it on the phone?

Answer 18

you start by saying you have a prism with dimensions
length 3 inches
width 2 inches
and height 6 inches

multiply the 3 numbers to get the volume in *cubic inches*

Answer 19

That's it?

Answer 20

yes

Answer 21

Okay one last question.