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Year 6 maths · AV.3 · Volume

Find the missing edge of a prism

Divide the volume by the edges you know.

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  1. A rectangular prism has volume 18 cubic cm, width 3 cm and height 2 cm. What is its length, in cm?

    Answer: 3

  2. A rectangular prism has volume 40 cubic cm, length 4 cm and width 2 cm. What is its height, in cm?

    Answer: 5

  3. A rectangular prism has volume 48 cubic cm, width 3 cm and height 4 cm. What is its length, in cm?

    Answer: 4

Tip: Divide the volume by the edges you know.

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