Question

jake put some things into two boxes to put into storage. he needs to estimate the total volume to check the price for storage.
volume of rectangular prism = lwh
l = length
w = width
h = height
ft. = feet
what is the approximate volume of these two boxes together?
5 cubic feet
6 cubic feet
7 cubic feet
8 cubic feet

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the volume of the first box

The formula for the volume of a rectangular prism is \(V = lwh\). For the first box, \(l = 2\) ft, \(w = 2\) ft, \(h=0.75\) ft.

$$V_1=2\times2\times0.75 = 3$$

Step2: Calculate the volume of the second box

For the second box, \(l = 2.5\) ft, \(w = 1.5\) ft, \(h = 1\) ft.

$$V_2=2.5\times1.5\times1=3.75$$

Step3: Calculate the total volume

Add the volumes of the two boxes: \(V = V_1+V_2\)

$$V=3 + 3.75=6.75\approx7$$

Answer:

7 cubic feet