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5th grade (2018 edition)

Course: 5th grade (2018 edition) > Unit 5

Lesson 2: Finding volume

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Volume word problems

CCSS.Math: 5.MD.C.5, 5.MD.C.5b, 5.MD.C.5c

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I bought a box from the post office that has a volume of 24 cubic centimeters.

Which of the following could be the dimensions of my box?

(Choice A)
8, start text, space, c, m, end text long, 1, start text, space, c, m, end text wide, 3, start text, space, c, m, end text high
(Choice B)
10, start text, space, c, m, end text long, 4, start text, space, c, m, end text wide, 10, start text, space, c, m, end text high
(Choice C)
2, start text, space, c, m, end text long, 2, start text, space, c, m, end text wide, 6, start text, space, c, m, end text high

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