Arusha draws a rectangular prism that is made up of two connected cubes, each with side length e. The surface area of a certain rectangular prism with edge length is represented by the formula SA =, and the volume of the prism is represented by the formula V =.

Part A - What is the surface area of the prism if its edge length is 5 cm? Show work

Part B - Arusha plans to build the prism and partially fill it with 150 cubic centimeters of sand. What fraction of the prism's volume will be filled by the sand? Show Work.

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Jaliyah Parsons

5 September, 01:20

Arusha draws a rectangular prism that is made up of two connected cubes, each with side length e. The surface area of a certain rectangular prism with edge length is represented by the formula SA =, and the volume of the prism is represented by the formula V =.

Part A - What is the surface area of the prism if its edge length is 5 cm? Show work

Part B - Arusha plans to build the prism and partially fill it with 150 cubic centimeters of sand. What fraction of the prism's volume will be filled by the sand? Show Work.

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Paula Lucas · Answer 1

A. Applying the formula, we have 10*5*5=250.

B. Using the given formula, we have 2*5*5*5=250 as the volume. 150 centimeters of sand will be 150/250=3/5 of the volume.