Finding the Volume of Rectangular Prisms

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What is the formula to find the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a rectangular prism has a length of 2 cm, a width of 2 cm, and a height of 3 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = 2 × 2 × 3 = 12 cm³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), liters (L), and cubic inches (in³).

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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How do you convert cubic centimeters to liters?

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1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters (cm³).

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If a rectangular prism has a volume of 1170 cm³, what could be its dimensions?

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Possible dimensions could be length = 10 cm, width = 10 cm, height = 11.7 cm.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 5 cm (length), 4 cm (width), and 3 cm (height)?

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Volume = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60 cm³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If the volume of a rectangular prism is 168 ft³, what does this mean?

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It means the space inside the prism can hold 168 cubic feet.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.4

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 10 in, width of 6 in, and height of 3 in?

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Volume = 10 × 6 × 3 = 180 in³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a box has a volume of 2160 in³, what could be one possible set of dimensions?

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Possible dimensions could be length = 10 in, width = 12 in, height = 18 in.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

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What is the relationship between volume and capacity?

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Volume measures the amount of space inside an object, while capacity refers to the amount of substance (like liquid) that can fill that space.