A box of milk measures 4 centimeters by 10 centimeters by 30 centimeters. What is its volume in cubic centimeters? Explain or show your reasoning.
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Problem 4
Exploration
A sugar cube has a volume of about 1 cubic centimeter. Estimate the size of a box you would need to hold 1,000,000 sugar cubes.
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Problem 5
Exploration
Find some objects around the school or your home. What units would you use to measure their volumes? Choose one of your objects and estimate its volume.
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Problem 6
Exploration
An object has a volume of 36 cubic inches. A box has side lengths 1 foot by 3 inches by 4 inches.
What is the least number of these objects that can fit within the box? Explain your reasoning.
What is the greatest number of these objects that can fit within the box? Explain your reasoning.
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Problem 7
Exploration
A container has a volume of 120 cubic inches.
What could be the length, the width, and the height of the container?
Can one of the side lengths be 9 inches? Explain or show your reasoning.