Given the original dimensions of:
2 1/2 ft, 3 ft and 1 1/2
After addition of 1/2 ft on both sides, the new dimensions will be:
3 1/2 ft, 4 ft, and 2 1/2 ft
thus the volume of the the prism will be:
Volume=length*width*height
V=3 1/2×4×2 1/2
V=35 ft³
Answer: 35 ft³