SOLUTION: A rectangular solid has a base with length 5cm and width 2 cm. If the volume of the solid is 100cm3, find the height of the solid, [Hint: The volume of a rectangular solid is given

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Question 1012730: A rectangular solid has a base with length 5cm and width 2 cm. If the volume of the solid is 100cm3, find the height of the solid, [Hint: The volume of a rectangular solid is given by V=LWH.]
Thank you for your help. D Jack
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Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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V=volume=100cm^3; L=length=5cm; W=width=2cm; H=height
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V=LWH
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V%2FLW=H
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100cm%5E3%2F%28%285cm%29%282cm%29%29=H
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100cm%5E3%2F10cm%5E2=H
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10cm=H
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ANSWER: The height is 10 cm.