SOLUTION: Suppose that a box has a volume of 100 centimeters and that the areaof the bottom of the box is 50 square centimeters. Find the height of the box.

Algebra ->  Volume -> SOLUTION: Suppose that a box has a volume of 100 centimeters and that the areaof the bottom of the box is 50 square centimeters. Find the height of the box.      Log On


   

Question 485566: Suppose that a box has a volume of 100 centimeters and that the areaof the bottom of the box is 50 square centimeters. Find the height of the box.
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, solver91311:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V = Area*h

100 cm^3 = (50 cm^2)h

h = 2 cm

Make sure you use correct units in your question.

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


Volume is length times width times height. Area is length times width.






Substitute for in the Volume equation:



Solve for

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism