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The volume of a rectangular prism is 240 cm3. Its length is 4 cm and its height is 6 cm. How wide is it?

To find the width of the rectangular prism, we can use the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism:

\[
V = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height}
\]

We are given:
- Volume (\(V\)) = 240 cm³
- Length = 4 cm
- Height = 6 cm

Let \(w\) be the width. The formula becomes:

\[
240 = 4 \times w \times 6
\]

Now, solve for \(w\):

\[
240 = 24w
\]

\[
w = \frac{240}{24}
\]

\[
w = 10 \, \text{cm}
\]

Therefore, the width of the rectangular prism is **10 cm**.

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

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
1. What is the surface area of this rectangular prism?
2. How would the width change if the volume were doubled?
3. If the width was increased by 2 cm, what would the new volume be?
4. What is the diagonal length of the prism?
5. How would the formula change if the prism were a cube?

**Tip:** For any three-dimensional shape, knowing two dimensions and the volume allows you to easily calculate the third dimension using algebra.

The volume of a rectangular prism is 240 cm³. Its length is 4 cm and its height is 6 cm. How wide is it?

Learn how to calculate the width of a rectangular prism with a given volume of 240 cm³, length of 4 cm, and height of 6 cm. This geometry problem demonstrates how to use the volume formula for rectangular prisms, ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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