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A rectangular prism has a length of 3 1/2 inches, a width of 5 inches, and a height of 1 1/2 inches.




What is the volume of the prism?




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Answer 1

first formula of prism volume=Bh

where b is the area of base and h is height

so area of base (rectangle) =lw=31/2*5=155/2

and height is 1/2inches

now volume of prism=155/2*1/2=155/4=38.75in^3