Solving Volume Problems with Fractional Cubes

What is the edge length of the small cubes?

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 1/2 foot

• 1/4 foot

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

CCSS.6.G.A.2

What is the first step in solving the problem?

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Calculate the volume of the box

• Determine the edge length of the small cubes

• Multiply the box volume by 8

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

CCSS.6.G.A.2

How many small cubes equal one cubic foot?

• 4

• 8

• 16

• 12

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

CCSS.5.MD.C.4

What is the volume of a cube with a half-foot edge length?

• 1/12 cubic foot

• 1/4 cubic foot

• 1/6 cubic foot

• 1/8 cubic foot

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

CCSS.6.G.A.2

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the product of the whole number and the denominator

What is the purpose of converting whole numbers into fractions?

• To make division easier

• To find the volume

• To simplify multiplication

• To calculate the area

What is the volume of the box in cubic feet?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

CCSS.6.G.A.2

How many small cubes can fit inside the box?

• 120

• 130

• 110

• 100

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

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How is the volume of the box calculated?

• Subtracting the height from the sum of length and width

• Adding all dimensions

• Multiplying all dimensions

• Dividing the length by width and height

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

CCSS.6.G.A.2

What general rule is applied when packing cubes of fractional edge length?

• Multiply the volume of the prism by 8

• Divide the volume of the prism by 8

• Multiply the volume of the prism by 4

• Divide the volume of the prism by 4

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2