Understanding Rectangular Prisms

This video tutorial explains how to find the volume of a rectangular solid, also known as a rectangular prism. It begins by defining a rectangular solid and its characteristics. The tutorial then walks through the process of calculating the base area by multiplying the length and width of the rectangular base. Finally, it demonstrates how to find the volume by multiplying the base area by the height of the prism, resulting in a volume of 140 cubic units.

What is another name for a rectangular solid?

• Rectangular pyramid

• Rectangular prism

• Rectangular sphere

• Rectangular cylinder

Which of the following best describes a rectangular prism?

• A 2D shape with parallel sides

• A 3D shape with a rectangular base and parallel sides

• A 3D shape with a circular base

• A 2D shape with a rectangular base

How do you calculate the base area of a rectangular prism?

• Add the length and width

• Divide the length by the width

• Multiply the length and width

• Subtract the width from the length

If a rectangular base has dimensions 4 by 7, what is its area?

• 21 square units

• 14 square units

• 28 square units

• 11 square units

What is the formula to find the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Base area divided by height

• Base area plus height

• Base area minus height

• Base area times height

If the base area of a prism is 28 and the height is 5, what is the volume?

• 28 cubic units

• 100 cubic units

• 33 cubic units

• 140 cubic units