Math Problem Statement

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The cuboid below has a height of 23 mm and a width of 7 mm. It has a volume of 2415 mm³. What is the length of the cuboid?

Solution

To find the length of the cuboid, we use the volume formula for a cuboid:

Volume=Length×Width×Height\text{Volume} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height}

Given:

  • Volume = 2415 mm³
  • Height = 23 mm
  • Width = 7 mm
  • Length = ? (denoted as LL)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Substitute the known values into the formula:

    2415=L×7×232415 = L \times 7 \times 23

  2. Calculate 7×237 \times 23:

    7×23=1617 \times 23 = 161

    So the equation simplifies to:

    2415=L×1612415 = L \times 161

  3. Solve for LL by dividing both sides by 161:

    L=2415161L = \frac{2415}{161}

  4. Perform the division:

    L=15.0L = 15.0

Final Answer:

L=15.0 mm\mathbf{L = 15.0 \text{ mm}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the volume of a cuboid when all three dimensions are known?
  2. If the width were doubled, what would be the new volume?
  3. What is the surface area of this cuboid?
  4. How would the volume change if the height were halved?
  5. What are the units used in volume calculations, and why?

Tip:

Always check your units when solving geometry problems to ensure consistency in measurements!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Theorems

Basic multiplication and division properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8