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Volume of Prisms — Quiz

Question 3 • MASTER COURSE Geometry

A right square prism has a volume of 360 cubic units. Which could be the dimensions, in units, of the prism? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
2 point 5 by 12 by 12
B
5 by 5 by 14
C
4 by 4 by 20
D
3 point 6 by 10 by 10
E
3 by 3 by 40

Explanation

For a right square prism, two dimensions must be equal, and the product of all three dimensions must be 360. Choice B gives 3 × 3 × 40 = 360, choice C gives 3.6 × 10 × 10 = 360, and choice E gives 2.5 × 12 × 12 = 360. Choices A and D have volumes of 350 and 320 cubic units, respectively.

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