- First figure: Decompose into a 3x2x1 prism (volume = 6) and a 3x2x2 prism (volume = 12); total volume = 18 cubic units.
- Second figure: Decompose into a 3x2x1 prism (volume = 6) and a 2x2x1 prism (volume = 4); total volume = 10 cubic units.
- Third figure: Decompose into a 6x4x2 prism (volume = 48) and a 6x2x2 prism (volume = 24); total volume = 72 cubic units.
- Fourth figure: Decompose into a 14x6x2 prism (volume = 168) and a 5x3x2 prism (volume = 30); total volume = 198 cubic units.
- Fifth figure: Decompose into a 7x8x3 prism (volume = 168) and a 3x8x4 prism (volume = 96); total volume = 264 cubic cm.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of additive volume 5th grade worksheet.