Question

what is the volume of this figure?
12 yd.
2 yd.
4 yd.
4 yd.
2 yd.
12 yd.
\boxed{} cubic yards
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Explanation:

Step1: Split the figure into two rectangular prisms

We can split the composite figure into two rectangular prisms. Let's consider the bottom part and the top part. The bottom prism has dimensions \(12\) yd (length), \(2\) yd (width), and \(4\) yd (height). The top prism has dimensions \(12\) yd (length), \(2\) yd (width), and \(4\) yd (height)? Wait, no, wait. Wait, looking at the figure, actually, maybe a better split: the total figure can be seen as a large rectangular prism minus a small one? No, alternatively, split into two parts. Wait, the bottom part: length 12, width 2, height 4. The top part: length 12, width 2, height 4? Wait, no, the height of the top part: the total height on the left is 4 + 4? Wait, no, the figure has a height of 4 (bottom) and then another 4? Wait, no, the left side: 4 yd (top) and 4 yd (bottom)? Wait, no, the dimensions: the bottom rectangular prism: length 12, width 2, height 4. The top rectangular prism: length 12, width 2, height 4? Wait, no, that can't be. Wait, maybe the figure is composed of two rectangular prisms: one with length 12, width 2, height 4 (bottom), and another with length 12, width 2, height 4 (top)? Wait, no, the width: the top part has width 2, and the bottom part also width 2? Wait, the given dimensions: the bottom part: length 12, width 2, height 4. The top part: length 12, width 2, height 4? Wait, no, the height of the top part: the vertical dimension. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let's re-examine. The figure is a composite of two rectangular prisms. Let's calculate the volume of each and add them.

First prism (bottom): length \( l_1 = 12 \) yd, width \( w_1 = 2 \) yd, height \( h_1 = 4 \) yd. Volume \( V_1 = l_1 \times w_1 \times h_1 \).

Second prism (top): length \( l_2 = 12 \) yd, width \( w_2 = 2 \) yd, height \( h_2 = 4 \) yd? Wait, no, the height of the top part: the left side has 4 yd (top) and 4 yd (bottom)? Wait, no, the total height on the left is 4 + 4 = 8? No, the figure's left side: 4 yd (top) and 4 yd (bottom)? Wait, the given dimensions: the bottom part's height is 4, and the top part's height is 4? Wait, no, the width: the top part has width 2, and the bottom part has width 2? Wait, maybe the correct split is: the figure is a rectangular prism with length 12, width (2 + 2) = 4? No, no, the width is 2 (from the right: 2 yd). Wait, maybe I should calculate the volume as the sum of two rectangular prisms. Let's see:

Prism 1: length = 12, width = 2, height = 4 (bottom part).

Prism 2: length = 12, width = 2, height = 4 (top part). Wait, but then the total volume would be \( V = V_1 + V_2 = (12 \times 2 \times 4) + (12 \times 2 \times 4) \)? No, that would be double. Wait, no, maybe the figure is a single rectangular prism with length 12, width 2 + 2 = 4, and height 4 + 4 = 8? No, that's not right. Wait, no, the correct way: the figure can be considered as a large rectangular prism with length 12, width 2 + 2 = 4, and height 4, plus another rectangular prism? No, I think I made a mistake. Wait, let's look at the dimensions again. The bottom part: length 12, width 2, height 4. The top part: length 12, width 2, height 4. Wait, but the width: the top part has width 2, and the bottom part has width 2? Wait, the right side: 2 yd (width of top) and 4 yd (height of bottom). Wait, maybe the correct split is: the figure is composed of two rectangular prisms, each with length 12, width 2, and height 4. Wait, no, that would be two prisms. So volume of first prism: \( 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 \) cubic yards. Volume of second prism: \( 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 \) cubic yards. Then total volume is \( 96 + 96 = 192 \)? Wait, no, that can't be. Wait, maybe the height of the top prism is 4, and the bottom is 4, but the width is 2. Wait, no, let's check the dimensions again. The figure has a length of 12, width of 2 (from the right: 2 yd), and the height: the bottom part is 4 yd, and the top part is 4 yd. Wait, no, the left side: 4 yd (top) and 4 yd (bottom), so total height 8? No, the width is 2 (right side: 2 yd). Wait, maybe the correct dimensions are: length 12, width 2 + 2 = 4, height 4. No, that's not. Wait, I think the correct way is to split the figure into two rectangular prisms:

1. Bottom prism: length = 12, width = 2, height = 4. Volume \( V_1 = 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 \) cubic yards.

2. Top prism: length = 12, width = 2, height = 4. Volume \( V_2 = 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 \) cubic yards.

Wait, but then total volume is \( 96 + 96 = 192 \)? But that seems too big. Wait, no, maybe the height of the top prism is 4, but the width is 2, and the length is 12. Wait, but the bottom prism: length 12, width 2, height 4. The top prism: length 12, width 2, height 4. So total volume is \( 12 \times 2 \times 4 + 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 + 96 = 192 \). Wait, but let's check another way. The figure can be considered as a rectangular prism with length 12, width 2 + 2 = 4, and height 4 + 4 = 8? No, that would be \( 12 \times 4 \times 8 = 384 \), which is too big. Wait, no, I think I messed up the height. Wait, the left side: 4 yd (top) and 4 yd (bottom), so total height 8? No, the height of the bottom part is 4, and the height of the top part is 4, so total height 8. The width: 2 + 2 = 4. Length 12. Then volume would be \( 12 \times 4 \times 8 = 384 \), which is wrong. Wait, no, the correct split is: the figure is made of two rectangular prisms, each with length 12, width 2, and height 4. So \( 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 \) each, so total \( 96 \times 2 = 192 \). Wait, but let's verify with another approach. Suppose we calculate the volume as the area of the base times height. The base is a composite shape: a rectangle of 12 x 2 (bottom) and a rectangle of 12 x 2 (top). Wait, no, the base (in 2D) would be a rectangle of 12 x (2 + 2) = 12 x 4, and the height (in 3D) is 4. No, that's not. Wait, I think I made a mistake. Wait, the correct dimensions: the figure has length 12, width 2 (from the right: 2 yd), and the height is 4 (bottom) + 4 (top) = 8? No, the height of the bottom part is 4, and the height of the top part is 4, so total height 8. The width is 2 + 2 = 4. So volume is \( 12 \times 4 \times 8 = 384 \)? No, that's not matching. Wait, no, the problem is that I misread the dimensions. Let's look again: the figure has a length of 12 yd, a width of 2 yd (on the right, top), and a height of 4 yd (bottom) and 4 yd (top). Wait, no, the left side: 4 yd (top) and 4 yd (bottom), so total height 8. The width: 2 yd (top) and 2 yd (bottom)? Wait, the width is 2 + 2 = 4? No, the width is the same for both. Wait, maybe the figure is a rectangular prism with length 12, width 2, and height 8 (4 + 4), but that would be \( 12 \times 2 \times 8 = 192 \). Ah! Yes, that makes sense. Because the height is 4 (bottom) + 4 (top) = 8, width is 2, length is 12. So volume is \( 12 \times 2 \times 8 = 192 \). Wait, but let's check the split: bottom part: 12 x 2 x 4 = 96, top part: 12 x 2 x 4 = 96, so total 96 + 96 = 192. Yes, that's correct.

Step1: Identify the dimensions of the composite figure

The composite figure can be considered as a single rectangular prism with length \( l = 12 \) yd, width \( w = 2 \) yd, and height \( h = 4 + 4 = 8 \) yd. Alternatively, split into two rectangular prisms each with \( l = 12 \), \( w = 2 \), \( h = 4 \).

Step2: Calculate the volume of one rectangular prism

For a rectangular prism, volume \( V = l \times w \times h \). For one prism: \( V_1 = 12 \times 2 \times 4 = 96 \) cubic yards.

Step3: Calculate the total volume

Since there are two such prisms (bottom and top), total volume \( V = V_1 + V_2 = 96 + 96 = 192 \) cubic yards.

Answer:

192