A storage container is a rectangular prism that is 65 centimeters long and 40 centimeters wide. The volume of the container is 62,400 cubic centimeters. What is the height of the container?

1 Answer
Apr 9, 2018

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Explanation:

The volume of a rectangular prism can be determined with the following formula:
#V = abc #

You are given the length of two sides #a = 65# #cm#, #b = 40# #cm#, and the volume of the rectangular prism #V = 62,400# #cm^3#. Substituting these values into the formula and then rearranging gives you the value of the third side.

#62400 = 65 xx 40 xx c#

#(62400)/(65xx40) = c#

# c= 24# #cm#

So the height of the rectangular prism is #24# #cm#.