Solution:
1. Given dimensions of the rectangular prism:
* Length = 5.5 inches
* Width = 3.5 inches
* Height = 2 inches
2. The formula for the volume of a rectangular prism is:
* V = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height}
3. Substitute the given values into the formula:
* V = 5.5 \, \text{inches} \times 3.5 \, \text{inches} \times 2 \, \text{inches}
4. Calculate the product:
* V = (5.5 \times 3.5) \times 2
* V = 19.25 \times 2
* V = 38.5
5. The volume of the box is:
* 38.5 \, \text{in}^3