Geometry and TrigonometryEasy–MediumVolume of a rectangular pool
Geometry and Trigonometry practice question
A rectangular swimming pool is 10 metres long, 4 metres wide, and 2 metres deep throughout. How many cubic metres of water does it hold when full?
Answer: 80
Volume = 10 × 4 × 2 = 80.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 16
- 16 adds the dimensions.
- If you answered 28
- 28 is the perimeter of the top.
- If you answered 40
- 40 is the surface area of the top, 10 × 4.
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