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Pick a sensible unit and scale for geometry modeling
Problem
A \(24~\text{ft}\) by \(12~\text{ft}\) by \(5~\text{ft}\) backyard pool is modeled as a rectangular prism. State the most sensible unit for its volume.
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Let both dimensional type and practical scale determine the unit. Pool capacity is three-dimensional, and its length, width, and depth are all expressed in feet, so multiplying them produces the third power of that same unit. A merely linear unit has the wrong dimension, while very small or enormous scales are impractical for a backyard pool.
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