Question

Eli made a wooden box in the shape of a rectangular prism. The box has a length of 5 inches, a width of 3 1/2 inches, and a height of 7 inches.

Part A. Eli wants to paint the entire box green and give the box to his dad as a gift. What is the total area that he will paint? Explain how you found your answer.
Part B. Can the box hold 200 cubic inches of packing peanuts? Explain how you know.

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Answer 1

Part A:

122.5 cubic inches

Part B:

No

Explanation:

Part A:

The volume of a rectangular prism is the product of its length, width, and height. Volume = 5 x 3.5 x 7 = 122.5 cubic inches Since the volume of the box is less than 22 cubic inches.

Part B:

The box cannot hold 200 cubic inches of packing peanuts.