The volume for a rectangular prism is given by the formula V = l · w · h, where l is the length of the prism, w is the width of the prism, and h is the height of the prism.

If the volume of a rectangular prism with a length and width of 3 inches is 54 cubic inches, what is the height of the rectangular prism?

A- 6 inches
B- 18 inches
C- 48 inches
D- 9 inches

Question

The volume for a rectangular prism is given by the formula V = l · w · h, where l is the length of the prism, w is the width of the prism, and h is the height of the prism.

If the volume of a rectangular prism with a length and width of 3 inches is 54 cubic inches, what is the height of the rectangular prism?

    A- 6 inches
    B- 18 inches
    C- 48 inches
    D- 9 inches

imstuck · Answer

You set up your formula using the numbers they gave you, solving for the height.  Like this:$$V=l*w*h$$$$54=3*3*h$$Of course 3*3 is 9, so you have
54=9h.  Solve that for h.  What is the height?