SOLUTION: a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm and a width of 5 cm. the volume is 200 cu cm. the height of the prism is unknown.explain how to find the height of the prism.then give the

Question 275870: a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm and a width of 5 cm. the volume is 200 cu cm. the height of the prism is unknown.explain how to find the height of the prism.then give the height

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, solver91311:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
v=h*L*w
200=h*4*5
10=h

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The volume of a rectangular prism is given by:

Where is the length, is the width, and is the height.

You are given the volume, length, and width, so rearrange the formula by multiplying both sides by :

In other words, if you know the volume, length, and width, divide the volume by the product of the length and the width.

John

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