SOLUTION: Hector is making a rectangular prism that is 6 inches tall. How many different bases can he make if each prism is made of exactly 24 one inch cubes? Choices are 6, 2, 24 or 3

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Question 1080268: Hector is making a rectangular prism that is 6 inches tall. How many different bases can he make if each prism is made of exactly 24 one inch cubes?
Choices are 6, 2, 24 or 3
Thank you.

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V = lwh = Bh

area of base = 24/6 = 4 inches

base can be 4x1, 2x2, 1x4