Volume and Surface Area Practical Problems #1

David and Vanesa built a recycling bin that is 6 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 14 feet high. How much trash can fit inside of the bin?

Which formula should you use to solve this problem?

David and Vanesa built a recycling bin that is 6 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 14 feet high. How much trash can fit inside of the bin?

Tyrie’k is wrapping a box that is 5 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 3 inches tall with birthday wrapping paper. How much wrapping paper will he need to cover the box?

Which formula should you use to solve this problem?

Tyrie’k is wrapping a box that is 5 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 3 inches tall with birthday wrapping paper. How much wrapping paper will he need to cover the box?

Dwayne is building a sand box that is 6 feet wide, 3 feet long, and 15 inches high. How many cubic feet of sand will the box hold?

Which formula should you use to solve this problem?

Dwayne is building a sand box that is 6 feet wide, 3 feet long, and 15 inches high. How many cubic feet of sand will the box hold?

Donnie is building a rectangular planter without a top. The planter will be 7 inches wide, 16 inches long, and 10 inches high. How much wood is needed to make the bottom and sides of the planter?

Which formula should you use to solve this problem?

Donnie is building a rectangular planter without a top. The planter will be 7 inches wide, 16 inches long, and 10 inches high. How much wood is needed to make the bottom and sides of the planter?