Which shows the dimensions of two rectangular prisms that have volumes of

72cm3

but different surface areas?

A.

6 cm by 3 cm by 4 cm;

12 cm by 2 cm by 3 cm

B.

2 cm by 4 cm by 9 cm;

9 cm by 4 cm by 2 cm

C.

3 cm by 3 cm by 8 cm;

2 cm by 6 cm by 8 cm

D.

6 cm by 3 cm by 4 cm;

9 cm by 4 cm by 3 cm

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27 July, 02:19

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Madeleine Mcclain · Answer 1

The answer is B

volume of rectangular prism = (area * height)

so 2 * 4 * 9 = 72 cm3

9 * 4 * 2 = 72 cm3

but they have differant surface area

Which shows the dimensions of two rectangular prisms that have volumes of72cm3but different surface areas?A.6 cm by 3 cm by 4 cm;12 cm by 2 cm by 3 cmB.2 cm by 4 cm by 9 cm;9 cm by 4 cm by 2 cmC.3 cm by 3 cm by 8 cm;2 cm by 6 cm by 8 cmD.6 cm by 3 cm by 4 cm;9 cm by 4 cm by 3 cm