SSAT Upper Level Math : Volume of a Three-Dimensional Figure

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 7cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 8cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 3cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 6cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 5cm^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 6cm^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=3\times1\times2\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=6cm^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Volume Of A Prism

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 26m^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 29cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 10cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 15cam^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 36cm^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 36cm^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=6\times3\times2\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=36cm^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #2 : How To Find The Volume Of A Prism

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 21cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 12cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 14cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 42cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 6cm^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 42cm^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=2\times3\times7\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=42cm^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Volume Of A Prism

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 192cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 32cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 48cm^2\)

\(\displaystyle \small 52cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 186cm^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 192cm^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=8\times4\times6\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=192cm^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #1 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 180cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 108cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 36cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 110cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 18cm^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 108cm^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=6\times3\times6\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=108cm^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #2 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 84cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 12cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 28cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 21cm^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 96cm^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 84cm^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=3\times4\times7\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=84cm^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #3 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 99in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 110in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 900in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 90in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 990in^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 990in^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=10\times9\times11\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=990in^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #4 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 65in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 195in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small \small 995in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small \small 975in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 75in^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small \small 975in^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=13\times5\times15\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=975in^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #5 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 1,193in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 1,092in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 91in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 1,992in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 156in^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 1,092in^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=13\times7\times12\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=1,092in^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

Example Question #6 : Apply The Volume Formula: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5b

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 90in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 560in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 108in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 520in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 540in^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 540in^3\)

Explanation:

The formula for volume of a rectangular prism is \(\displaystyle \small v=l\times w\times h\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=5\times6\times18\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=540in^3\)

Remember, volume is always labeled as units to the third power. 

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