Question

When reading a word problem, there are clues that will help you to determine whether you need to find the surface area or the volume to solve the problem. Which clues would indicate that you need to find volume? Check all that apply. an object that is filled covering the outside of an object an object that is solid cubic units square units

ANSWER: 1,3,4

Answer 1

The options are as follows

(1) An object that is filled

(2) Covering the outside of an object

(3) An object that is solid

(4) Cubic units

(5) Square units

Answer:

(1) An object that is filled

(3) An object that is solid

(4) Cubic units

Explanation:

Clues that applies

(1) An object that is filled: By filling means that object has that amount of volume that is being filled completely.

(3) An object that is solid is likely a clue to finding the volume of an irregularly shaped solid.

(4) Cubic units, volume is measured in cubic units.

Clues that Doesn't Apply

(2) Covering the outside of an object is a clue to finding the surface area of an object.

(5) Square units is a measure of area not volume.