Vocab/Scenarios
Find the volume
Scenarios
100

True or false: Volume is the amount of space inside a 3D object.

True

100

The base of a rectangular prism is 5 cubic units. The height is 3 cubic units. What is the volume?

15 cubic units

100

A contractor needs to pour a concrete slab for a patio. The dimensions of the slab are:

  • Base= 80 ft
  • Height = 1 ft

Question: How much concrete is needed in cubic feet?

80 cubic feet

200

Can we find volume in this scenario?

The amount of space a poster takes up on a wall.

No

200

What is the volume if the base is 10 units and the height is 6 units?

60 cubic units

200

I am filling a fish tank with water. The area of the base is 20 units. The height of the tank is 5 units. What is the volume?

100 cubic units

300

Can we find volume?

The amount of water in a fish tank.

Yes

300
Find the volume if there are 20 cubes in each layer and there are 4 layers.
80 cubic units
300

Find the volume.

30 cubic units

400

Can we find volume in this scenario?

The distance I walked from the grocery store to my house.

No

400

What is the volume if the length is 10 units, the width is 3 units, and the height is 2 units?

60 cubic units

400

Find the volume:


24 cubic units

500
The formula for finding area is what?

base x height

OR

l x w x h

500
Find the volume: 

base: 12 units

layers: 4 units

48 cubic units

500

Find the volume:


112 cubic units