Finding Volume of Rectangular Prisms

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What is the formula for finding 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 cubic 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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Cubic units (e.g., cubic centimeters, cubic meters, cubic inches).

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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) will increase the volume, while decreasing any dimension will decrease the volume.

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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 units, width of 2 units, and height of 5 units?

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Volume = 10 units × 2 units × 5 units = 100 cubic units.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If the volume of a rectangular prism is 72 cubic cm and the height is 3 cm, what is the area of the base?

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Area of the base = Volume / height = 72 cubic cm / 3 cm = 24 square cm.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the relationship between the volume of a rectangular prism and its base area?

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Volume = base area × height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a rectangular prism has a volume of 240 cubic inches and a height of 10 inches, what is the area of the base?

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Area of the base = Volume / height = 240 cubic inches / 10 inches = 24 square inches.

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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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How do you convert cubic centimeters to cubic meters?

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1 cubic meter = 1,000,000 cubic centimeters.

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