Area, Volume, and Surface Area

Alexis has a wooden box that is shaped like a rectangular prism. He is going to paint the box. Which formula will he need to use to find out how much paint to buy?

Alex has two boxes. He wants to put the contents of the two boxes into a larger box. What will he need to know to make sure his larger box is big enough to hold the contents of both boxes?

The trailer on the back of the truck below is in the shape of a rectangular prism. George needs to know how much the trailer will hold for shipping. Which does he need to know?

Identify each situation that would require the application of surface area.

If you wanted to know how much metal is needed to make a can you would be finding the ______

Identify each situation that would require the application of volume

If you wanted to know how much treasure is in the chest you would be finding the ________________

Sammy needs to cover the box with wrapping paper. Which does he need to know before wrapping the box?

Tommy built a wooden box. Assuming the box is hollow, how much wood did it take to build this figure?

What shape is Tommy's box?

Tommy built a wooden box. Assuming the box is hollow, how much wood did it take to build this figure?

What shape is Tommy's box?

Tommy built a wooden box. Assuming the box is hollow, how much wood did it take to build this figure?

What is the situation calling for?

Tommy built a wooden box. Assuming the box is hollow, how much wood did it take to build this figure?

What formula will you use?

Natasha bought a gallon of paint in a cylindrical can. The

can is 18 inches tall and has a radius of 6 inches. How much

paint does it hold? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

What shape is the paint can?

Natasha bought a gallon of paint in a cylindrical can. The

can is 18 inches tall and has a radius of 6 inches. How much

paint does it hold? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Does the situation call for finding SA or V?

Natasha bought a gallon of paint in a cylindrical can. The

can is 18 inches tall and has a radius of 6 inches. How much

paint does it hold? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

What formula do you use?