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

Volume | Surface area
the amount 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

1 answer

To determine the necessary calculations for each scenario, let's break down the requirements:

  1. Volume | Surface Area

    • The amount a cereal box can hold:
      • Calculation: Volume
      • Formula: Volume = length × width × height (for a rectangular box)
  2. The amount of paint needed to paint the sides of a house:

    • Calculation: Surface Area
    • Formula: Surface Area = Sum of the areas of all the walls (for a rectangular house, it would be 2(length × height) + 2(width × height))
  3. The amount of wrapping paper needed to wrap a gift:

    • Calculation: Surface Area
    • Formula: Surface Area = 2(length × width + length × height + width × height) (for a rectangular box shape)
  4. The amount of water a bottle can hold:

    • Calculation: Volume
    • Formula: Volume = (depending on the shape of the bottle); for a cylindrical bottle, Volume = πr²h (where r is the radius and h is the height)

In summary:

  • Cereal box: Volume
  • Paint for house: Surface Area
  • Wrapping paper: Surface Area
  • Water bottle: Volume