Question

Billy has 1 gallon of paint. He is going to pour it into a paint tray that measures 10 inches wide, 14 inches long, and 4 cm deep.

(1 gallon = 231 inches cubed , 1 inch = 2.54 cm)

Which of the following scenarios will happen?

Answer 1

The paint will not fill the tray by 10.53 in3.

Explanation:

Length = 14 inches

Width = 10 inches

Depth = 4 cm = 1.57 inches

Volume = length x width x depth

Volume = 14 x 10 x 1.57

= 220.47 inches cube

Volume of Gallon = 231 inches cube