Volume of rectangular prisms

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What is the formula for calculating 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 5 cm, a width of 4 cm, and a height of 3 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = 5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm = 60 cu cm

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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 inches (cu in), cubic centimeters (cu cm), and cubic feet (cu ft).

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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How does changing the dimensions of a rectangular prism affect its volume?

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Increasing any dimension (length, width, or height) increases the volume; decreasing any dimension decreases the volume.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 2 in, 3 in, and 4 in?

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Volume = 2 in × 3 in × 4 in = 24 cu in

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If the volume of a rectangular prism is 100 cu in and the height is 5 in, what is the area of the base?

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Area of base = Volume / height = 100 cu in / 5 in = 20 sq in

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the relationship between the volume and the dimensions of a rectangular prism?

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The volume is directly proportional to the product of its length, width, and height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a rectangular prism has a volume of 48 cu ft and a height of 4 ft, what is the area of the base?

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Area of base = Volume / height = 48 cu ft / 4 ft = 12 sq ft

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What happens to the volume of a rectangular prism if all dimensions are doubled?

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The volume increases by a factor of 8 (2^3) because volume is a three-dimensional measurement.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 10 in, width of 2 in, and height of 5 in?

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Volume = 10 in × 2 in × 5 in = 100 cu in

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CCSS.7.G.B.6