Calculating the Volume of Composite Solids
Explore the volume of a solid figure made from two rectangular prisms. Discover how changing the side lengths and orientations of the prism affects the volume equation.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
How can the number of cubes help you find the overall volume of a solid?
Task 3
How would you find the volume of a rectangular prism?
Task 4
How would you find the volume of a solid figure composed of 2 rectangular prisms?