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Question 595520: is it possible for two rectangular prisms to have the same volume but different measurements? please help with solving this problem.ty
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sure it's possible

Take a 2x5x6 prism and a 3x4x5 prism

The volume of the first prism is 2*5*6 = 60 cubic units and the volume of the second prism is 3*4*5 = 60 cubic units.

The two prisms have the same volume, but they have different dimensions.