CUBOID
4ARB Members:
-Sanaya Hines
-Venecia Tennant
-Kimoya Harriott
-Leah Braham
-Jade Fagan
Table of Contents
● Cover Page – Page 1
● Table of Contents – Page 2
● What is a Cuboid? – Page 3
● Classification of a Cuboid – Page 4
● Properties of a Cuboid – Page 5
● Constructing a Cuboid Using a Net – Page 6
● Calculations – Page 7
● Everyday Uses of a Cuboid – Page 8
● Careers Associated with the Cuboid – Page 9
What is a Cuboid?
● A cuboid is a three dimensional geometric shape that has six
(6) rectangular faces at right angle to each other, twelve (12)
straight edges and eight vertices (corners)
Classification of a Cuboid
A cuboid is a prism because its cross-section remains the same along its
length. It is also known as a rectangular prism because all its faces are
rectangles. Unlike a cube, which has all sides equal, a cuboid has different
lengths, widths, and heights.
Properties of a Cuboid
• Faces: 6 (all rectangles)
• Edges: 12
• Vertices (Corners): 8
• Opposite faces are equal and parallel
Constructing a Cuboid Using a Net
A net is a 2D representation of a solid that can be folded
into the shape. A cuboid net consists of 6 rectangles
arranged in a way that can be folded to form a closed 3D
shape.
Calculations
To find the volume and total surface area of a cuboid, use the
following formulas:
(i) Volume of a Cuboid (ii) Total Surface Area of a Cuboid
V = l \times w \times h A = 2(lw + lh + wh)
Where: Where:
• l = length • lw is the area of the top and bottom faces
• w = width • lh is the area of the front and back faces
• h = height • wh is the area of the left and right faces
Everyday Uses of a Cuboid
The cuboid is one of the most common shapes in the real world. Some examples
include:
• Buildings and rooms (most architectural structures are cuboid-shaped)
• Bricks and books (these are commonly used in construction and learning)
• Boxes and containers (used for packaging and storage)
Careers Associated with the Cuboid
Many professions use cuboids in their work, such as:
1. Architects – design buildings, rooms, and structures.
2. Engineers – calculate dimensions of bridges, houses,and packaging.
3. Carpenters – create cuboid-shaped furniture, cabinets.
CXC Past Paper Question – Cuboid (2011)
This question comes from the MEP Jamaica: STRAND E UNIT 14 Volumes: Student Text (March 2011).
A carton in the shape of a cuboid has the following dimensions:
• Length = 12.5 cm
• Width = 8 cm
• Height = 5 cm
(a) Calculate the volume of the carton.
(b) If the box contains 15 cm³ of air, find the volume of the chocolate inside.
Solution:
(a) Volume of the Carton
The volume V of a cuboid is given by:
V = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height}
Substituting the values:
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V = 12.5 \times 8 \times 5
V = 500 \text{ cm}^3
Thus, the volume of the carton is 500 cm³.
(b) Volume of the Chocolate
If the box contains 15 cm³ of air, the volume occupied by the chocolate is:
\text{Volume of chocolate} = \text{Total volume} - \text{Volume of air}
= 500 - 15
= 485 \text{ cm}^3
Thus, the volume of the chocolate inside the carton is 485 cm³.
Final Answer: (a) 500 cm³
(b) 485
