Free. Exclusive. Just for you.
Four unique services that make learning easier, faster, and smarter - only on our website.

Volume of Composite Shapes Worksheet - Calculate the volume of each shaded region.

Worksheet with six composite shapes, each showing a combination of geometric figures like cylinders, cubes, and cones, with volume calculation problems.

Worksheet with six composite shapes, each showing a combination of geometric figures like cylinders, cubes, and cones, with volume calculation problems.

PNG 200×260 10.2 KB Free · Personal Use
Quality Assured by Worksheets Library Team
Reviewed for educational accuracy and age-appropriateness
ID: #323037
Show Answer Key & Explanations Step-by-step solution for: Volume of Compound Shapes Worksheets
To solve the problem of finding the volumes of the shaded regions in the composite shapes, we need to break down each shape into simpler geometric components and calculate their volumes step by step. Below is a detailed explanation for each part:

---

Problem 1:


The first shape consists of a cylinder with a hemisphere removed from its top.

#### Step 1: Volume of the Cylinder
The formula for the volume of a cylinder is:
\[
V_{\text{cylinder}} = \pi r^2 h
\]
Here, the radius \( r = 3 \) cm and the height \( h = 5 \) cm.
\[
V_{\text{cylinder}} = \pi (3)^2 (5) = \pi \cdot 9 \cdot 5 = 45\pi \, \text{cm}^3
\]

#### Step 2: Volume of the Hemisphere
The formula for the volume of a sphere is:
\[
V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3
\]
Since we have a hemisphere, its volume is half of the sphere's volume:
\[
V_{\text{hemisphere}} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \right) = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3
\]
Here, the radius \( r = 3 \) cm.
\[
V_{\text{hemisphere}} = \frac{2}{3} \pi (3)^3 = \frac{2}{3} \pi \cdot 27 = 18\pi \, \text{cm}^3
\]

#### Step 3: Volume of the Shaded Region
The shaded region is the volume of the cylinder minus the volume of the hemisphere:
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} = V_{\text{cylinder}} - V_{\text{hemisphere}} = 45\pi - 18\pi = 27\pi \, \text{cm}^3
\]

Using \( \pi \approx 3.1416 \):
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} \approx 27 \cdot 3.1416 = 84.8232 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

Rounding to two decimal places:
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} \approx 84.82 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

---

Problem 2:


The second shape consists of a rectangular prism with a cylindrical hole through its center.

#### Step 1: Volume of the Rectangular Prism
The formula for the volume of a rectangular prism is:
\[
V_{\text{prism}} = l \cdot w \cdot h
\]
Here, the dimensions are \( l = 10 \) cm, \( w = 6 \) cm, and \( h = 4 \) cm.
\[
V_{\text{prism}} = 10 \cdot 6 \cdot 4 = 240 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

#### Step 2: Volume of the Cylindrical Hole
The formula for the volume of a cylinder is:
\[
V_{\text{cylinder}} = \pi r^2 h
\]
Here, the radius \( r = 2 \) cm and the height \( h = 4 \) cm.
\[
V_{\text{cylinder}} = \pi (2)^2 (4) = \pi \cdot 4 \cdot 4 = 16\pi \, \text{cm}^3
\]

#### Step 3: Volume of the Shaded Region
The shaded region is the volume of the rectangular prism minus the volume of the cylindrical hole:
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} = V_{\text{prism}} - V_{\text{cylinder}} = 240 - 16\pi
\]

Using \( \pi \approx 3.1416 \):
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} \approx 240 - 16 \cdot 3.1416 = 240 - 50.2656 = 189.7344 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

Rounding to two decimal places:
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} \approx 189.73 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

---

Problem 3:


The third shape consists of a triangular prism with a conical cavity.

#### Step 1: Volume of the Triangular Prism
The formula for the volume of a triangular prism is:
\[
V_{\text{prism}} = \text{Base Area} \cdot \text{Height}
\]
The base is a right triangle with legs \( 6 \) cm and \( 8 \) cm. The area of the triangle is:
\[
\text{Base Area} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 6 \cdot 8 = 24 \, \text{cm}^2
\]
The height of the prism is \( 10 \) cm.
\[
V_{\text{prism}} = 24 \cdot 10 = 240 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

#### Step 2: Volume of the Conical Cavity
The formula for the volume of a cone is:
\[
V_{\text{cone}} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h
\]
Here, the radius \( r = 3 \) cm and the height \( h = 10 \) cm.
\[
V_{\text{cone}} = \frac{1}{3} \pi (3)^2 (10) = \frac{1}{3} \pi \cdot 9 \cdot 10 = 30\pi \, \text{cm}^3
\]

#### Step 3: Volume of the Shaded Region
The shaded region is the volume of the triangular prism minus the volume of the conical cavity:
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} = V_{\text{prism}} - V_{\text{cone}} = 240 - 30\pi
\]

Using \( \pi \approx 3.1416 \):
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} \approx 240 - 30 \cdot 3.1416 = 240 - 94.248 = 145.752 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

Rounding to two decimal places:
\[
V_{\text{shaded}} \approx 145.75 \, \text{cm}^3
\]

---

Final Answers:


\[
\boxed{84.82, 189.73, 145.75}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of composite figure volume worksheet.
Print Download

How to use

Click Print to open a print-ready version directly in your browser, or use Download to save the file to your device. The ⭐ Answer button generates an AI answer key instantly - useful for teachers who need a quick reference. Need a different version? Our AI Worksheet Generator lets you create a custom worksheet on any topic in seconds.

(view all composite figure volume worksheet)

Volume of Composite Figures Additive Volume - Worksheets
Volume Of Composite Shapes Worksheet volume of composite figure ...
Volume of Composite Solid Figures
Volume of composite figures activity | Live Worksheets
Finding the Volume of a Composite Figure Practice | Geometry ...
Volume of Composite Figure for Beginners | Quadratics, Volume ...
Composite Figures in Context: The Wedding Cake Problem | Mr ...
Volume of Composite Rectangular Prism Worksheets (answers ...
Finding the Volume of a Composite Figure Practice | Geometry ...
Volume of Composite Figures Worksheets