Question

problem 6a
which of these best describes the volume of a box?

• the amount of paint needed to cover the box.
• the weight of the box.
• the number of faces the box has.
• the number of cubes that fit in the box.

Explanation:

• The amount of paint needed to cover the box refers to surface area, not volume.
• The weight of the box is a measure of mass/force, unrelated to volume.
• The number of faces of the box is a geometric property (a box has 6 faces) and does not describe volume.
• The number of cubes that fit in the box describes the space the box can hold, which is the definition of volume.

Answer:

The number of cubes that fit in the box.