Don wants to bring some sand home from his vacation at the beach. He has a box that is 3 inches wide, 4 inches long, and 2 inches tall. How much sand can he fit in the box?
We want the volume. The volume of a rectangular solid is found with the formula:
V = lwh
V = 4 * 3 * 2
V = 24 cubic inches
We want the volume. The volume of a rectangular solid is found with the formula:
V = lwh
V = 4 * 3 * 2
V = 24 cubic inches