Question

The exterior of a fridge is shaped like a rectangular prism, and measures 2 2/3 feet wide by 5 1/2 feet high by 2 1/2 deep. What amount of space does the fridge take up?

Answer 1

The fridge takes up 36 2/3 cubic feet of space.

Explanation:

To calculate the volume of the fridge, you need to multiply the width, height, and depth.

Width = 2 2/3 feet = (2*3 + 2) / 3 = 8/3 feet

Height = 5 1/2 feet = (5*2 + 1) / 2 = 11/2 feet

Depth = 2 1/2 feet = (2*2 + 1) / 2 = 5/2 feet

Volume = (Width) * (Height) * (Depth)

Volume = (8/3 feet) * (11/2 feet) * (5/2 feet)

Calculating the volume:

Volume = 8 * 11 * 5 / (3 * 2 * 2) cubic feet

Volume = 440 / 12 cubic feet

Volume = 36 2/3 cubic feet