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 #1753 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 840in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 120in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 726in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 720in^3\)

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

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 720in^3\)

Explanation:

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

\(\displaystyle \small v=6\times6\times20\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=\small 720in^2\)

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

Example Question #1754 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is the volume of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small 77in^3\)

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

\(\displaystyle \small 1,001in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 143in^3\)

\(\displaystyle \small 101in^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small 1,001in^3\)

Explanation:

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

\(\displaystyle \small v=13\times\7\times11\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=1,001in^3\)

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

Example Question #1 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 18\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 17\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 15\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 16\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 19\ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 15\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 5\) rows with \(\displaystyle 3\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 5\times3=15\)

\(\displaystyle v=15\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #2 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 6\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 7\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 3\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 4\ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 3\) rows with \(\displaystyle 2\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 3\times2=6\)

\(\displaystyle v=6\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #1734 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

 What is the volume of the object below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \small \small \small 3\ units^3\)

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

\(\displaystyle \small \small 2\ units^3\)

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

\(\displaystyle \small \small 4\ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \small \small 4\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle \small 2\) rows with \(\displaystyle \small 2\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle \small 2\times2=4\)

\(\displaystyle \small v=4\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #3 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 20\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 17\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 18 \ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 19\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 16 \ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 20\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 5\) rows with \(\displaystyle 4\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 5\times4=20\)

\(\displaystyle v=20\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #4 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below?

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 19 \ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 17 \ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 16\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 20\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 18 \ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 16\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 4\) rows with \(\displaystyle 4\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 4\times4=16\)

\(\displaystyle v=16\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #2 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 24\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 25\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 27\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 23\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 26\ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 25\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 5\) rows with \(\displaystyle 5\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 5\times5=25\)

\(\displaystyle v=25\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #3 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 32\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 30\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 28\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 24\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 26\ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 30\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 6\) rows with \(\displaystyle 5\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 6\times5=30\)

\(\displaystyle v=30\ units^3\)

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

Example Question #4 : Find The Volume Of A Right Rectangular Prism: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Md.C.5a

 What is the volume of the object below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 35\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 38\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 37\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 36\ units^3\)

\(\displaystyle 39\ units^3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 36\ units^3\)

Explanation:

This object has \(\displaystyle 6\) rows with \(\displaystyle 6\) cubes in each row. We can multiply to find the volume. 

\(\displaystyle 6\times6=36\)

\(\displaystyle v=36\ units^3\)

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

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