Volume and Properties of Rectangular Prisms

The video tutorial from Mumu Math and Science explains how to find the volume of a rectangular prism. It introduces the concept of a rectangular prism and describes two methods for calculating volume: multiplying length, width, and height, or using the base area and height. The tutorial provides two examples: calculating the volume of a cake pan using its dimensions and finding the height of a jewelry box given its volume and base area. The video concludes with a reminder that volume is measured in cubic units.

What is a rectangular prism?

• A triangular object with three faces

• A circular object with a curved surface

• A solid object with six rectangular faces

• A two-dimensional shape with four sides

Which of the following is a method to find the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Length times width times height

• Base area divided by height

• Base area minus height

• Length plus width plus height

In the first example, what is the width of Erica's cake pan?

• 1 and 1/4 inches

• 2 and 1/2 inches

• 8 inches

• 10 inches

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

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Add the whole number to the numerator

What is the volume of Erica's cake pan in cubic inches?

• 20 cubic inches

• 25 cubic inches

• 30 cubic inches

• 35 cubic inches

In the second example, what is the area of the base of the jewelry box?

• 90 square inches

• 70 square inches

• 60 square inches

• 80 square inches

What is the volume of Lauren's jewelry box?

• 1160 cubic inches

• 960 cubic inches

• 860 cubic inches

• 1060 cubic inches

How do you find the height of a rectangular prism if the base area and volume are known?

• Multiply the base area by the volume

• Divide the volume by the base area

• Add the base area to the volume

• Subtract the base area from the volume

What is the height of Lauren's jewelry box in inches?

• 13 inches

• 11 inches

• 12 inches

• 10 inches

What is the unit of measure for volume?

• Square inches

• Circular inches

• Linear inches

• Cubic inches