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Counting Unit Cubes

Measure volumes by counting unit cubes using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and other units

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Question 1 of 3

A wooden block shaped like a rectangular prism measures 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 6 cm high. Inside the block there is a rectangular tunnel that is empty space measuring 3 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 4 cm high. What is the volume of the wood that remains, expressed in cubic centimeters?

Question 2 of 3

A rectangular solid that is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm high is made by joining 1‑cm³ cubes. From one corner on the bottom layer a rectangular hole 2 cm long, 2 cm wide, and 1 cm deep is taken out. How many cubic centimeters of cubes are left in the solid?

Question 3 of 3

A toy storage box is 8 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. If you fill it completely with 1‑cm³ unit cubes, how many cubes are needed? Write the answer as a volume in cubic centimeters.

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