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Estimating volume

Estimate volume of cuboids using 1 cm³ blocks; estimate capacity of containers using water

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Question 1 of 3

You are building a rectangular block that is 6 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm high using 1 cm³ cubes. First you estimate how many cubes fit in one flat layer (the bottom), then you estimate how many layers you need. What is the best estimate for the total number of cubes needed?

Question 2 of 3

Liam is building a solid rectangular block for his board game using 1‑cm³ cubes. He decides that the block’s height will be 5 cm. He wants the length to be twice the height, and the width to be 2 cm longer than the height. What is the volume of the block in cubic centimeters?

Question 3 of 3

Sam builds a solid rectangular block using 1 cm³ cubes. The block is 7 cm long, its height is 2 cm, and its width is twice its height. What is the volume of Sam’s block in cubic centimeters?

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