Question

The base of a rectangular prism measures $50$ centimeters $\times 60$ centimeters and it’s height is $2$ meter. How much water (in liters) can be stored in the prism?

(Note: $1cucm=0.001L$)

• A. $500L$
• B. $5000L$
• C. $6000L$
• D. $600L$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $600L$

Length of the base of the prism $=50cm$
Width of the base of the prism $=60cm$
Therefore, area of the base of the prism $=50\times 60=3000sqcm.$

Height of the prism $=2m=2\times 100=200cm$
Therefore, the volume of the prism = area of the base $\times$ height $=3000\times 200=600,000cucm$

Now, $1cucm=0.001L$
$\Rightarrow 600,000cucm=600,000\times 0.001=600L$

Thus, $600L$ of water can be stored in the prism.