ANSWER: V = L x W x H
V = 9 feet x 6.5 feet x .5 foot
V = 29.25 cubic feet
Did you remember to change the 6 inches to .5 foot? If not, go back and solve
the problem again.
REMEMBER: THE L, W, AND H MUST BE IN THE SAME UNITS!
Solve the following volume problems.
(1) What is the volume of air space in an empty room 15 feet long, 12 feet wide,
and 9 feet high? _________________________
(2) A foundation for an outdoor fireplace was 4 1/2 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 3
1/2 feet deep. How many cubic feet of concrete would be required to form the
foundation? ____________________
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