Math Problem Statement

 What is the width of a rectangular prism if the length is 7 units, the height is 15 units, and the volume is 1,365 cubic units?

Solution

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

V=length×width×heightV = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height}

We are given:

  • Volume (VV) = 1,365 cubic units
  • Length (LL) = 7 units
  • Height (HH) = 15 units

Now, substitute the known values into the volume formula:

1,365=7×width×151,365 = 7 \times \text{width} \times 15

To solve for the width (WW), first simplify the equation:

1,365=105×width1,365 = 105 \times \text{width}

Now, divide both sides by 105:

width=1,365105=13\text{width} = \frac{1,365}{105} = 13

So, the width of the rectangular prism is 13 units.

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How would you calculate the surface area of a rectangular prism?
  2. If the volume was doubled, how would that affect the dimensions?
  3. How would you find the diagonal of a rectangular prism?
  4. What if the height of the prism was halved, how would the volume change?
  5. Can you solve for the dimensions of a prism if only the volume and one dimension were known?

Tip: When solving for a missing dimension, always isolate the unknown by using division or multiplication based on the formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume of Rectangular Prism
Algebra

Formulas

Volume = length × width × height

Theorems

Formula for volume of a rectangular prism

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8