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4MA1/1F Jun 2018, Question 11: Volume of a Prism

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Work out whether 110 cartons of size 5 cm by 5 cm by 5 cm all fit inside a 30 cm by 15 cm by 32 cm box with its lid shut, showing working.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 132 ÷ 5 = 6.4, so 6 layers
  2. 215 ÷ 5 = 3
  3. 330 ÷ 5 = 6
  4. 46 × 3 × 6 = 108
  5. 5108 < 110
  6. 6No

AnswerNo with 108

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