Let's solve each problem step by step using the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism:
>
Volume = length × width × height
> or
>
V = l × w × h
Each small cube represents
1 cm³, so we can count the cubes or use the given dimensions to find the volume.
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Problem 1
Given:
- Length = 4 cm (along the base, horizontal direction)
- Width = 1 cm (depth, going into the page)
- Height = 3 cm (vertical direction)
So:
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Length: 4 cm
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Width: 1 cm
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Height: 3 cm
Now calculate the volume:
> Volume = 4 × 1 × 3 =
12 cm³
✔ Answer:
- Length:
4 cm
- Width:
1 cm
- Height:
3 cm
- Volume:
4 × 1 × 3 = 12 cm³
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Problem 2
This is a cube-like shape made of smaller cubes. Let's count the number of cubes along each dimension.
Looking at the figure:
- It has
3 layers vertically →
Height = 3 cm
- Each layer has
3 rows and
3 columns →
Length = 3 cm,
Width = 3 cm
So:
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Length: 3 cm
-
Width: 3 cm
-
Height: 3 cm
Volume = 3 × 3 × 3 =
27 cm³
✔ Answer:
- Length:
3 cm
- Width:
3 cm
- Height:
3 cm
- Volume:
3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cm³
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Problem 3
Again, analyze the structure:
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Length (horizontal): 3 cubes →
3 cm
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Width (depth): 2 cubes →
2 cm
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Height (vertical): 2 cubes →
2 cm
So:
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Length: 3 cm
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Width: 2 cm
-
Height: 2 cm
Volume = 3 × 2 × 2 =
12 cm³
✔ Answer:
- Length:
3 cm
- Width:
2 cm
- Height:
2 cm
- Volume:
3 × 2 × 2 = 12 cm³
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✔ Final Answers:
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1)
- Length:
4 cm
- Width:
1 cm
- Height:
3 cm
- Volume:
4 × 1 × 3 = 12 cm³
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2)
- Length:
3 cm
- Width:
3 cm
- Height:
3 cm
- Volume:
3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cm³
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3)
- Length:
3 cm
- Width:
2 cm
- Height:
2 cm
- Volume:
3 × 2 × 2 = 12 cm³
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Tip: Always double-check your counts by visualizing how many cubes are in one layer and how many layers there are. For example, in Problem 2, each layer has 9 cubes (3×3), and there are 3 layers → 9 × 3 = 27 cubes = 27 cm³. Same result!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of volume worksheet for 5th grade.