Question
A matchbox measures 4 cm × 2.5 cm × 1.5 cm. What will be the volume of a packet containing 12 such boxes?
Solution
Volume of a matchbox = 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm3 = 15 cm3
∴ Volume of a packet containing 12 such boxes = 15 x 12 cm3 = 180 cm3.