SOLUTION: The base of a rectangular box measures 2 ft by 3 ft. What is the height in feet of the box if it's volume is 54 cubic feet?

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Question 23247: The base of a rectangular box measures 2 ft by 3 ft. What is the height in feet of the box if it's volume is 54 cubic feet?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula for volume of a box is V=LWH , which contains four unknown quantities. Three of these quantities are given in this problem. Substitute those values into the formula, and solve for the last unknown.

V= LWH
54 = 2*3*H
54 = 6H

Divide by 6:
H= 9 feet

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