Question

a traditional square bale of hay is actually in the shape of a rectangular prism. it's dimensions are 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet l. how many square bales contain the same amount of hay as one large round bale?

Answer 1

First calculate the volume of the square bale, in the shae of a rectangular prism. using the formula:
V = l x w x h
where l is the length
w is the width
h is the height

V = 2 x 2 x 4
V = 16 sq ft.
then divide is by the volume of the total volume of hay