Question

alice keeps flour in a canister shaped like a rectangular prism. when filling the canister, she needs to leave 1.5 inches of space at the top, to allow room for the lid. inside the canister, what height can the flour reach? in. 9 in. 6 in. 6 in.

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract the space for the lid from the total height

The total height of the canister is \(9\) inches and the space for the lid is \(1.5\) inches.
\(9 - 1.5\)

Step2: Calculate the result

\(9-1.5 = 7.5\)

Answer:

\(7.5\)