Volume of prisms with fractional length

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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The volume (V) of a rectangular prism is calculated using the formula: V = length × width × height.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the volume of a box with dimensions 2 units (length), 4 units (width), and 1 unit (height)?

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The volume is calculated as V = 2 × 4 × 1 = 8 cubic units.

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What is the total volume of two right rectangular prisms each measuring 2 units wide, 5 units long, and 3 units tall?

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The volume of one prism is V = 2 × 5 × 3 = 30 cubic units. Therefore, the total volume of both prisms is 30 × 2 = 60 cubic units.

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How do you find the volume of a prism when given fractional dimensions?

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Multiply the fractional dimensions together, ensuring to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions if necessary.

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If a container is filled halfway with water, how do you calculate the volume of water?

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Calculate the total volume of the container and then divide by 2 to find the volume of water when filled halfway.

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What is the significance of understanding volume in real-life applications?

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Understanding volume helps in various real-life situations such as packing, shipping, and determining capacity.

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What is the difference between volume and surface area?

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Volume measures the space inside a 3D object, while surface area measures the total area of the object's outer surface.