Question

The volume of a right rectangular prism is 7 1/2 cm³. The height of the prism is 2 1/4 cm.

What is the area of the base of the prism?

A) 3 1/3 cm²

B) 5 1/4 cm²

C) 9 3/4 cm²

D) I don't know

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

To find the area of the base of the prism, you would first multiply 7 1/2 and 2 1/4, which would leave you with 16.875. Next, you would divide by 2, which gives you 8.4375. Rounding up, you would have the answer C.