Question

A match box measures 4cm×2.5cm×1.5cm. what will be the volume of a packet containing 12 such box

Answer 1

Find the volume of each match box:

Volume = Length x Breadth x Height

Volume = 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 = 15 cm³

Find the volume of the packet:

1 match box = 15 cm³

12 match boxes = 15 x 12 = 180 cm³

Answer: The packet has a volume of 180 cm³