A rectangular prism has a width of 3 inches, a height of 4 inches, and a depth of 5 inches. If the width is multiplied by 3, what happens to the volume?

The volume is also tripled when one length of the prism is tripled. It becomes 180 cubic inches instead of 60 cubic inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume is the measurement of the amount a 3D object can hold. Each 3D object has 3 measurements: length, width, and height ... This object is a rectangular prism. Its volume is found as V = l*w*h. Substitute h = 4, l = 5, and w = 3. Then simplify for the volume.

V = l*w*h

V = 5*3*4

V = 60 cubic inches

Now repeat the process except multiply the depth by 3. So the length 5 inches becomes 15 inches. Substitute and simplify.

V = 15*3*4

V = 180 cubic inches

The volume is also tripled when one length of the prism is tripled.