Which calculation would be needed to find each of the following? (4 points)

Question

Surface Area Volume

Answers:
:: The amount of cereal a cereal box can hold
:: The amount of paint needed to paint the sides of a house
:: The amount of wrapping paper needed to wrap a gift
:: The amount of water a bottle can hold

Answer 1

To find the Surface Area and Volume based on the scenarios provided, here’s how you would categorize them:

Volume Calculations:

1. The amount of cereal a cereal box can hold - This requires calculating the volume of the cereal box.
2. The amount of water a bottle can hold - This requires calculating the volume of the bottle.

Surface Area Calculations:

1. The amount of paint needed to paint the sides of a house - This requires calculating the surface area of the house (specifically the walls).
2. The amount of wrapping paper needed to wrap a gift - This requires calculating the surface area of the gift box.

In summary:

• Volume: Cereal box, water bottle
• Surface Area: House, gift box