SOLUTION: a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm and a width of 5 cm. the volume is 200 cu cm. the height of the prism is unknown.explain how to find the height of the prism.then give the

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Question 275870: a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm and a width of 5 cm. the volume is 200 cu cm. the height of the prism is unknown.explain how to find the height of the prism.then give the height
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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v=h*L*w
200=h*4*5
10=h

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The volume of a rectangular prism is given by:



Where is the length, is the width, and is the height.

You are given the volume, length, and width, so rearrange the formula by multiplying both sides by :



In other words, if you know the volume, length, and width, divide the volume by the product of the length and the width.

John