Calculating Volume of Rectangular Prisms

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of composite rectangular prisms. It begins with an introduction to the basic formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism. The tutorial then provides five detailed examples, each demonstrating the step-by-step process of calculating the volume of composite prisms by breaking them into simpler parts. The video also highlights the importance of understanding dimensions and using subtraction to find missing measurements. Additionally, it offers resources for further learning in math and science.

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

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width x Height

• Length x Width

• Width x Height

In the first example, what is the volume of the first rectangular prism?

• 320 cubic feet

• 192 cubic feet

• 448 cubic feet

• 640 cubic feet

How do you find the missing width in the second rectangular prism of the first example?

• Add the known parts

• Divide the total by the known parts

• Subtract the known parts from the total

• Multiply the known parts

What is the total volume of the composite prism in the first example?

• 520 cubic feet

• 296 cubic feet

• 640 cubic feet

• 1620 cubic feet

In the second example, what is the height of the first rectangular prism?

• 7 feet

• 5 feet

• 3 feet

• 10 feet

What is the volume of the second rectangular prism in the second example?

• 296 cubic feet

• 156 cubic feet

• 360 cubic feet

• 140 cubic feet

In the third example, how is the width of the first rectangular prism determined?

• By multiplying the heights

• By subtracting the known parts

• By dividing the total length

• By adding the lengths

What is the total volume of the composite prism in the third example?

• 1620 cubic cm

• 840 cubic cm

• 360 cubic cm

• 1260 cubic cm

In the final example, what is the height of the first rectangular prism?

• 15 units

• 10 units

• 7 units

• 5 units

What is the total volume of the composite prism in the final example?

• 1368 cubic units

• 840 cubic units

• 128 cubic units

• 400 cubic units