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Volume of Cuboids & Prisms

Revise Volume of Cuboids & Prisms in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 20 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a very high-frequency exam topic, so it is worth revising until the core ideas feel automatic.

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Stacking Slices

Introduction 2

The Key Formulas

Key Facts 3

Method: Finding Volume of Any Prism

Deep Dive 4

Worked Example 1: Cuboid

Notes 5

Worked Example 2: Triangular Prism

Notes 6

Worked Example 3: Cylinder

Notes 7

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Notes 8

Exam Tips

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Volume of a cuboid

V = length × width × height V = l × w × h Units: cm³, m³, mm³

Volume of any prism

V = Cross-sectional Area × Length Works for ALL prisms: cuboid, triangular prism, cylinder, L-shaped prism, etc.

Sample Questions

Which formula correctly calculates the volume of a cuboid?

A. V = l + w + h
B. V = l × w × h
C. V = 2(l + w + h)
D. V = l × w + h

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A cuboid measures 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm. A cylinder has a diameter of 10 cm and a height of 10 cm. Which shape has the greater volume? Explain your reasoning without calculating exact volumes.

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