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Calculate the volume and surface area of a rectangular prism with dimensions 7 cm by 4 cm by 3 cm.

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Problem Summary:

  • Given: A rectangular prism with dimensions l=7l = 7 cm, w=4w = 4 cm, and h=3h = 3 cm.
  • Tasks:
    1. Calculate the volume of the rectangular prism.
    2. Calculate the surface area of the rectangular prism.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Volume of the Rectangular Prism

The formula for the volume VV of a rectangular prism is: V=l×w×hV = l \times w \times h Where:

  • l=7l = 7 cm (length),
  • w=4w = 4 cm (width),
  • h=3h = 3 cm (height).

Substituting the values: V=7×4×3=28×3=84cm3V = 7 \times 4 \times 3 = 28 \times 3 = 84 \, \text{cm}^3

So, the volume of the rectangular prism is 84 cm³.

2. Surface Area of the Rectangular Prism

The formula for the surface area AA of a rectangular prism is: A=2(lw+lh+wh)A = 2(lw + lh + wh) Where:

  • l=7l = 7 cm,
  • w=4w = 4 cm,
  • h=3h = 3 cm.

First, calculate each of the products inside the parentheses: lw=7×4=28cm2lw = 7 \times 4 = 28 \, \text{cm}^2 lh=7×3=21cm2lh = 7 \times 3 = 21 \, \text{cm}^2 wh=4×3=12cm2wh = 4 \times 3 = 12 \, \text{cm}^2

Next, sum these values: lw+lh+wh=28+21+12=61cm2lw + lh + wh = 28 + 21 + 12 = 61 \, \text{cm}^2

Finally, multiply by 2 to find the surface area: A=2×61=122cm2A = 2 \times 61 = 122 \, \text{cm}^2

So, the surface area of the rectangular prism is 122 cm².

Summary of Answers:

  1. Volume: 84 cm³
  2. Surface Area: 122 cm²

Would you like more details, or do you have any further questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the formula for the diagonal length of a rectangular prism?
  2. How would the volume change if the height of the prism was doubled?
  3. What is the surface area of a cube with an edge length equal to the width of the given prism?
  4. If the rectangular prism was a hollow box with a wall thickness of 0.5 cm, how would you calculate the volume of the material used?
  5. How would the surface area be affected if only the length was increased by 2 cm?

Tip: Always label the units in your calculations to avoid confusion, especially when working with measurements in geometry.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume
Surface Area
Rectangular Prism

Formulas

Volume of a rectangular prism: V = l × w × h
Surface area of a rectangular prism: A = 2(lw + lh + wh)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8