The external dimensions of an open rectangular wooden box are 98 cm by 84 cm by 77 cm. If the wood is 2 cm thick all around, find
(i) the capacity of the box
(ii) the volume of the wood used in making the box, and
(iii) the weight of the box in kilograms correct to one decimal place, given that 1 cm³ of wood weighs 0.8 g.

Question

The external dimensions of an open rectangular wooden box are 98 cm by 84 cm by 77 cm. If the wood is 2 cm thick all around, find
(i) the capacity of the box
(ii) the volume of the wood used in making the box, and
(iii) the weight of the box in kilograms correct to one decimal place, given that 1 cm³ of wood weighs 0.8 g.

KnowledgeBoat · Accepted Answer

It is given that External dimensions of open rectangular wooden box = 98 cm, 84 cm and 77 cm Thickness = 2 cm So, the internal dimensions of open rectangular wooden box = (98 - 2 × 2) cm, (84 - 2 × 2) cm and (77 - 2) cm = (98 - 4) cm, (84 - 4) cm, 75 cm = 94 cm, 80 cm, 75 cm. (i) We know that, Capacity of the box = Internal volume of box = 94 cm × 80 cm × 75 cm = 564000 cm³. Hence, capacity of the box = 564000 cm³. (ii) Internal volume of box = 564000 cm³ External volume of box = 98 cm × 84 cm × 77 cm = 633864 cm³. Volume of wood used in making the box = External volume - Internal volume = 633864 – 564000 = 69864 cm³. Hence, volume of box used in making the box = 69864 cm³. (iii) Weight of 1 cm³ wood = 0.8 gm So the weight of 69864 cm³ wood = 0.8 × 69864 gm = kg = kg = 55.89 kg = 55.9 kg. Hence, weight of box = 55.9 kg.

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