KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Word Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of two cuboids, Aminas and Stefans, by using their dimensions. It demonstrates the process of finding the volume of each cuboid and then calculating the difference in volume between them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the formula for the volume of a cuboid and applying it to solve the problem. The video concludes with a reflection on the increase in volume due to the added dimensions.

What are the original dimensions of Amina's cuboid?

• 5 cm width, 7 cm length, 3 cm height

• 4 cm width, 5 cm length, 6 cm height

• 3 cm width, 6 cm length, 4 cm height

• 6 cm width, 3 cm length, 5 cm height

How do you calculate the volume of a cuboid?

• Length x Width x Height

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width

• 2 x (Length + Width + Height)

What are the new dimensions of Stefan's cuboid?

• 8 cm width, 11 cm length, 9 cm height

• 9 cm width, 11 cm length, 8 cm height

• 11 cm width, 8 cm length, 9 cm height

• 11 cm width, 9 cm length, 8 cm height

What is the volume of Stefan's cuboid?

• 72 cubic centimeters

• 88 cubic centimeters

• 720 cubic centimeters

• 792 cubic centimeters

What is the difference in the number of cubes between Amina's and Stefan's cuboids?

• 720 cubes

• 18 cubes

• 792 cubes

• 72 cubes