Volume of Prisms

A clear file box shaped like a rectangular prism is modeled below. The shaded part represents one base of the box. A formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism is V = Bh. Which equation can be used to find B, the area of the shaded base of the box in square inches?

• B = \frac{1}{2}(19)(14)

• B = 19 + 14

• B = (19)(14)

• B = 2(19) + 2(14)

The dimensions of a solid block of cheese in the shape of a triangular prism are shown below. Which of these is the best estimate of the volume of the block of cheese in cubic centimeters?

• 175 cm³

• 270 cm³

• 350 cm³

• 135 cm³

A crate is shaped like a rectangular prism. The crate is 1.2 feet wide, 3 feet long, and 4.5 feet tall. What is the volume of the crate in cubic feet? Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

The dimensions of a triangular prism are shown in the diagram. What is the volume of the triangular prism in cubic centimeters?

• 480 cm³

• 192 cm³

• 240 cm³

• 384 cm³

A storage container is shaped like a rectangular prism. The volume of the container is 1,360 cubic feet. The area of the base of the container is 160 square feet. What is the height of the container in feet?

• 17 ft

• 34 ft

• 8.5 ft

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The dimensions of a triangular prism are shown in the diagram. What is the volume of the triangular prism in cubic centimeters?

• 1,360 cm³

• 408 cm³

• 1,632 cm³

• 816 cm³

A ringtoss toy is composed of a rectangular prism on top of a cylinder. The rectangular prism is completely filled with water. The dimensions of the rectangular prism are shown in the diagram. What is the volume of the rectangular prism in cubic centimeters?

• 26 cm³

• 270 cm³

• 165 cm³

• 348 cm³

A container in the shape of a triangular prism is used to hold a slice of pizza. The dimensions of the container are shown in the diagram. What is the volume of the container in cubic inches?

• 58.32 in.^3

• 116.64 in.^3

• 19.44 in.^3

• 28.5 in.^3