Math Problem Statement

The volume of the cuboid shown is 700 cm³. It has a height of 7 cm. The width of the cuboid is 1/4 of its length. Calculate the length of the cuboid.

Solution

To solve this problem, we will calculate the length of the cuboid based on the given details:

Given:

  1. Volume of the cuboid = 700cm3700 \, \text{cm}^3
  2. Height of the cuboid = 7cm7 \, \text{cm}
  3. Width of the cuboid = 14×Length\frac{1}{4} \times \text{Length}

We use the formula for the volume of a cuboid:
Volume=Length×Width×Height\text{Volume} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height}

Step 1: Represent width in terms of length

Let the Length be LL. Then,
Width=14L\text{Width} = \frac{1}{4}L

Step 2: Substitute into the volume formula

700=L×14L×7700 = L \times \frac{1}{4}L \times 7

Simplify:
700=74L2700 = \frac{7}{4}L^2

Multiply through by 4 to eliminate the fraction:
2800=7L22800 = 7L^2

Step 3: Solve for L2L^2

L2=28007=400L^2 = \frac{2800}{7} = 400

Take the square root of both sides:
L=400=20cmL = \sqrt{400} = 20 \, \text{cm}

Final Answer:

The length of the cuboid is 20cm\mathbf{20 \, \text{cm}}.


Would you like me to explain further or assist with similar problems? Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. How is the relationship between width and length applied in other geometric shapes?
  2. How do you derive the volume formula for a cuboid?
  3. What would the width of the cuboid be if the length is 20 cm?
  4. How do we solve similar problems if the shape is a cylinder or a sphere?
  5. What is the importance of units in volume calculations?

Tip: Always check the consistency of dimensions (e.g., cm, m) in your calculations to avoid errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Volume of a cuboid

Formulas

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8