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Question 154763: The formula for volume of a solid rectangular figure is V=lwh (length x width x height). If the volume of a mailing container must be 360 in^3, its length 12 in. and width 6 in., what must its height be?: The formula for volume of a solid rectangular figure is V=lwh (length x width x height). If the volume of a mailing container must be 360 in^3, its length 12 in. and width 6 in., what must its height be?
Answer by jojo14344(879) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember:
V=lwh
given: V=360in^3, l=12in, w=6in, h=?
Substitution,
360in^3=(12in)(6in)(h)
360in^3=(72in^2)(h)
cross(360in^3)5in/cross(72in^2)=h
5in=h
thank you,
Jojo