Which of the following equations could be used to calculate the volume of this rectangular prism?
A) V = 2 + 2 + 6
B) V = (2 + 2) x 6
C) V = (2 x 2) x 6 (Correct Answer)
D) V = (2 x 2) + 6
Explanation:
The volume of a rectangular prism can be found by multiplying its three dimensions. For this figure, V = l x w x h = 2 x 2 x 6. By applying the Associative Property to group the factors, V = (2 x 2) x 6.
Related Common Core State Standard: Measurement & Data: 5.MD.5b
