Finding the Volume of a Rectangular Prism

What does volume measure in an object?

• Weight

• Density

• Surface area

• Space it occupies

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

• V = 2(l + w + h)

• V = l * w * h

• V = l / w / h

• V = l + w + h

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What is the first step in finding the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Divide the length by width and height

• Determine the length, width, and height

• Add length, width, and height

• Multiply length, width, and height

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Why is it important to correctly identify the length, width, and height of a prism when calculating volume?

• To use less paper while calculating

• To make the calculation easier

• To accurately determine its space occupancy

• To ensure the formula works

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

If the length is 20 units, width is 6 units, and height is 8 units, what is the volume?

• 1080 units cubed

• 960 units cubed

• 480 units cubed

• 34 units cubed

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

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What does the 'cubed' notation in volume measurement signify?

• Double the volume

• Square units

• Cubic units

• Half the volume

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

• By subtracting its dimensions

• By dividing its length by width and height

• By multiplying its length, width, and height

• By adding its dimensions

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

What unit is used to express volume?

• Kilograms

• Linear units

• Cubic units

• Square units

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What should you do if your solution to the volume problem is incorrect?

• Skip to the next section

• Stop trying

• Review and find the mistake

• Guess until it's correct

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions provided in the problem?

• 1080 units cubed

• 34 units cubed

• 480 units cubed

• 960 units cubed

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