SOLUTION: The volume of a rectangular prism is 270 cubic centimeters. The height is 5 centimeters. What could the length and width of the prism be? Explain your solution strategy
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Question 830118: The volume of a rectangular prism is 270 cubic centimeters. The height is 5 centimeters. What could the length and width of the prism be? Explain your solution strategy Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The volume of a rectangular prism is 270 cubic centimeters.
The height is 5 centimeters. What could the length and width of the prism be? Explain your solution strategy
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Divide the volume by 5 to find the area of the base 270/5 = 54 sq/cm
Two factors of 54: Length = 9; width = 6
9 * 6 * 5 = 270
