Question

An empty box is shaped like a rectangular prism. The box has a base area of 9/10 square foot and a height of 1/3' foot. How much packing material is required tofill the box?
A) 3/10 ft^3

B) 1/10 ft^3

C) 1/3 ft^3

D) 2/3 ft^3

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Packing material is required to fill the box = $\frac{3}{10} ft^{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The box is shaped like a rectangular prism

base area = 9/10 square foot

height = 1/3 foot

Volume of a prism = base area X Height

=$\frac{9}{10}X \frac{1}{3}=\frac{3}{10} ft^{3}$