Determining Area, Perimeter, or Volume

When trying to answer the question below, would it be more helpful to think about the surface area or the volume?

How much glass is needed to build a greenhouse?

• surface area

• volume

When trying to answer the question below, would it be more helpful to think about the surface area or the volume?

How long would it take to paint the outside of my house?

• surface area

• volume

When trying to answer the question below, would it be more helpful to think about the surface area or the volume? How many books will fit into the box I'm packing?

• surface area

• volume

Riley wants to put down new hardwood flooring in her living room.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Stan is going to fill up the swimming pool for the summer.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Brian is building a new wooden deck on his house.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Tracy is sewing a quilt. She wants to add a ribbon around the edges of the quilt.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

The art class is going to add a decorative border around the trophy case in the hallway.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Ryan needs to fill a giant hole in his yard. He needs to know how much dirt he will need.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Teresa needs to purchase some bags of sand to fill her children's sand box.

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume