Volume of Rectangular Prisms

The video tutorial introduces the concept of volume calculation using the area of the base multiplied by the height, specifically focusing on rectangular prisms. It provides step-by-step examples to demonstrate how to calculate the volume of prisms with different dimensions, emphasizing the importance of measuring volume in cubic units. The tutorial also covers more advanced calculations without the use of unit cubes, reinforcing the understanding of volume as a three-dimensional measurement.

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

• Area of the base + Height

• Length x Width x Height

• Area of the base x Height

• Length + Width + Height

In the first example, what is the area of the base of the rectangular prism?

• 5 square units

• 6 square units

• 9 square units

• 12 square units

How tall is the rectangular prism in the first example?

• 3 units

• 5 units

• 4 units

• 2 units

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

• 21 cubic units

• 18 cubic units

• 15 cubic units

• 12 cubic units

In the second example, what are the dimensions of the base of the rectangular prism?

• 2 units by 3 units

• 3 units by 4 units

• 4 units by 5 units

• 5 units by 6 units

How many layers does the rectangular prism have in the second example?

• 4 layers

• 1 layer

• 2 layers

• 3 layers

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

• 20 cubic units

• 24 cubic units

• 22 cubic units

• 26 cubic units

In the third example, what is the area of the base of the rectangular prism?

• 45 square inches

• 40 square inches

• 35 square inches

• 30 square inches

What is the height of the rectangular prism in the third example?

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

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

• 130 cubic inches

• 120 cubic inches

• 110 cubic inches

• 100 cubic inches