Some questions ask you to use a formula to estimate volume. Read the sample question below. Then follow the tips to answer it.
Check whether the units in the problem match the units in the answer choices. You may need to convert measurements.
Identify the given solid and what you want to find so you can select the correct formula.
The tank below is filled with gasoline. Which is closest to the volume of the tank in cubic feet?
Convert the radius and the height given in the figure to feet:
The correct answer is A.
Vocabulary Builder
As you solve problems, you must understand the meanings of mathematical terms. Choose the correct term to complete each sentence.
Read each question. Then write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.
What is the volume of the triangular prism below?