Question

Kyle has a aquarium in the shape of a rectangular prism.The aquarium is 24 inches long and 10 inches wide. The volume of the aquarium is 2,880 cubic inches. How high is the aquarium?

Answer 1

The aquarium is 12 inches high. The formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism is width x height x length. So I multiplied 24 by 10 and came up with 240. Next, I divide the volume 2,880 by 240 and came up with the answer 12. Lastly, I check my answer to ensure that it is right. 24 x 10 x 12 x 2,880. 

Answer 2

To calculate to volume of a rectangular prism you use the formula l × w × h = V

l, w, and h are the sides, and V is the volume

So... 24 × 10 × h = 2,880

h = 2,880 / 240

h = 12