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Year 6 maths · AV.1 · Volume

Volume of rectangular prisms

Multiply length by width by height.

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  1. A rectangular prism is 2 cm long, 5 cm wide and 5 cm high. What is its volume in cubic centimetres?

    Answer: 50

  2. A rectangular prism is 3 cm long, 2 cm wide and 3 cm high. What is its volume in cubic centimetres?

    Answer: 18

  3. A rectangular prism is 2 cm long, 4 cm wide and 5 cm high. What is its volume in cubic centimetres?

    Answer: 40

Tip: Multiply length by width by height.

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Common Core: 5.MD.C.5.b

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