Using the formula V = B x h, what is the volume of a
rectangular prism with a width of 3 1/4 in., a length of 5 1/8 ., and a height of 7 3/8 in.? Your answer should be a mixed number in simplest form. (1 point)
To find the volume of a rectangular prism, we use the formula V = B x h, where V is the volume, B is the area of the base, and h is the height.
First, we need to find the area of the base (B) by multiplying the width by the length:
B = 3 1/4 in. x 5 1/8 in.
B = (13/4) in. x (41/8) in.
B = 533/32 in.
Next, we can find the volume by multiplying the base area by the height:
V = 533/32 in. x 7 3/8 in.
V = 533/32 in. x 59/8 in.
V = 31347/256 in^3
Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism is 31347/256 cubic inches, which cannot be simplified further into a mixed number.