7th Grade Math

Lesson 1B Volume 561

Examples 1 and 3 Find the volume of each prism. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

1.

11 in.

4 in.

5 in.

2.

5 mm

3 mm

2 mm

3.

7 yd

3 yd

6 yd

4. 8.6 cm

5 cm

3.4 cm

Example 2 5. STORAGE One cabinet measures 3 feet by 2.5 feet by 5 feet. A second

measures 4 feet by 3.5 feet by 4.5 feet. Which volume is greater? Explain.

= Step-by-Step Solutions begin on page R1.

Extra Practice begins on page EP2.

Examples 1 and 3 Find the volume of each prism. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

3 ft

3 ft

10 ft

8.

8 m

6 m

4 m

(^) 8 in.
20 in.
6 in.

9 ft

8 ft

11 ft

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9 m

6 m

4 m

4.5 cm

12.5 cm

4.2 cm

12.

2.8 yd

4.5 yd 6 yd

13.

3.4 mm

4.8 mm 2.5 mm

Example 2 14. PACKAGING Which container holds more detergent? Justify your answer.

13 in.

12 in.

8 in.

9 in.

13 in.

8 in.

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