The volume, V, of a rectangular prism is determined using the formula V=lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height of the prism.

Using this formula, what is the width of a rectangular prism that has a volume of 138.24 cubic inches, a height of 9.6 inches, and a length of 3.2 inches? Round to the nearest tenth.

Question

The volume, V, of a rectangular prism is determined using the formula V=lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height of the prism.

Using this formula, what is the width of a rectangular prism that has a volume of 138.24 cubic inches, a height of 9.6 inches, and a length of 3.2 inches? Round to the nearest tenth.

urmum · Answer

0.2 inches
4.5 inches
46.1 inches
414.7 inches

Jaynater · Answer

Alright, first thing's first. You need to create an equation (you already have one) and then plug in for the variables. V would become 138.24, l would become 3.2, and h would become 9.6. With this you should have an equation like 138.24 = (3.2)w(9.6). Then, solve for w to find the width.

urmum · Answer

@jaynater wrote:

Alright, first thing's first. You need to create an equation (you already have one) and then plug in for the variables. V would become 138.24, l would become 3.2, and h would become 9.6. With this you should have an equation like 138.24 = (3.2)w(9.6). Then, solve for w to find the width.

oh okay thank you