Question

A container is shaped like a rectangular prism and has a volume of 72 cubic feet. Give four different sets of measurements that could be the dimensions of the container

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for the volume of a prism is V = Bh

where,

B is the base area

h is the height.

Since, the base of the prism is a rectangle, therefore, volume of a rectangular prism = (L * B) * h

Assumptions:

Length, L and Width, B cannot be the same.

1.

h = 4 ft

B = 2 ft

L = 9 ft

2.

h = 4 ft

B = 3 ft

L = 6 ft

3.

h = 6 ft

B = 2 ft

L = 6 ft

4.

h = 2 ft

B = 2 ft

L = 18 ft