The weight of a metal block of size 5 cm by 4 cm by 3 cm is 1 kg. Find

1.	The weight of a metal block of size 5 cm by 4 cm by 3 cm is 1 kg. Find the weight of a block of the same metal of size 15 cm by 8 cm by 3 cm.
Answer» Given details are, Dimensions of metal block = 5cm × 4cm × 3cm Weight of block = 1 kg Volume of box = 5×4×3 = 60 cm³ Dimension of new block = 15cm × 8cm × 3cm Volume of new box = 15 × 8 × 3 = 360 cm³ We know that, 60cm³ = 1kg 360 cm³ = 6 × 60 cm³ = 6 × 1 = 6 kg

The weight of a metal block of size 5 cm by 4 cm by 3 cm is 1 kg. Find the weight of a block of the same metal of size 15 cm by 8 cm by 3 cm.

Answer»

Given details are,

Dimensions of metal block = 5cm × 4cm × 3cm

Weight of block = 1 kg

Volume of box = 5×4×3 = 60 cm³

Dimension of new block = 15cm × 8cm × 3cm

Volume of new box = 15 × 8 × 3 = 360 cm³

We know that,

60cm³ = 1kg

360 cm³ = 6 × 60 cm³

= 6 × 1

= 6 kg