HOTS Mathematics Primary 5 Volume

A box measures 10 cm long, 8 cm wide, and 6 cm high. It is completely filled with small cubes, each measuring 2 cm on each side. How many small cubes fit in the box?

A 60
B 240
C 480
D 40
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Worked Solution

Method 1: Using volumes. Volume of box = 10 × 8 × 6 = 480 cm³ Volume of each small cube = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 cm³ Number of cubes = 480 ÷ 8 = 60 Method 2: Using dimensions. Cubes along length: 10 ÷ 2 = 5 Cubes along width: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 Cubes along height: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 Total: 5 × 4 × 3 = 60

Correct answer: 60

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