{"id":34668,"date":"2023-10-03T18:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=34668"},"modified":"2023-10-05T07:55:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T07:55:54","slug":"difference-between-area-and-volume-definition-formulas-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Area and Volume &#8211; Definition, Formulas, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-4bcabcb1-17ad-4dc2-a173-6e53dcaac14c\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume#0-what-is-the-difference-between-area-and-volume>What Is the Difference between Area and Volume?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume#3-difference-between-area-and-volume>Difference Between Area and Volume<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume#4-formulas-for-area-and-volume>Formulas for Area and Volume<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume#7-solved-examples-on-difference-between-area-and-volume>Solved Examples on Difference between Area and Volume<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume#8-practice-problems-on-difference-between-area-and-volume>Practice Problems on Difference between Area and Volume<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/difference-between-area-and-volume#9-frequently-asked-questions-on-difference-between-area-and-volume>Frequently Asked Questions on Difference between Area and Volume<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-the-difference-between-area-and-volume\">What Is the Difference between Area and Volume?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area and volume of shapes are two fundamental measurements in geometry.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Area is the measure of the space covered by a flat 2D surface, like the floor of a room. Volume, on the other hand, is the measure of the space occupied by a three-dimensional object, like a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/area-vs-volume.png\" alt=\"Area vs. volume\" class=\"wp-image-34671\" title=\"Area vs. volume\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/area-vs-volume.png 621w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/area-vs-volume-300x282.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While area is expressed in square units (like square inches), volume is expressed in cubic units (like cubic inches). In simple terms, area deals with the surface space, while volume deals with the space inside an object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/add-to-find-the-area\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geo_meas_find_area_pt.png\" alt=\"Add to Find the Area Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Add to Find the Area 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This space is measured in terms of its volume.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Volume in Geometry<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume\">Volume<\/a> is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of an object in three-dimensional space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume refers to the three-dimensional space inside an object, while capacity specifically refers to the amount a container can hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When building a fish tank, understanding the Volume of the tank helps determine how much water it can hold and what size of a filter or pump is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-difference-between-area-and-volume\">Difference Between Area and Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Area<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Volume<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">It is defined for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/2-dimensional\">two dimensional shapes<\/a>.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">It is defined for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/3-dimensional\">three dimensional objects<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Area refers to the space taken up by a flat, two-dimensional shape on a surface.&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Volume pertains to the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">It is expressed in square units like square inches, square feet, etc.&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">It is expressed in cubic units like cubic inches, cubic feet, etc.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Examples of 2D shapes: quadrilaterals, circles, polygons, etc.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Examples of 3D shapes: cube, cuboid, sphere, etc.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-formulas-for-area-and-volume\">Formulas for Area and Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area and volume formulas for different two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes are listed in the tables given below. Calculating area and volume becomes easier once you know the required dimensions. Just substitute the values in the formula and assign the appropriate unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area Formula Chart for 2D shapes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Geometric shapes<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Area formula<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/square\">Square<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">a = side of square<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= a^{2}$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectangle\">Rectangle<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">l = length, w = width<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= l \\times w$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/triangle\">Triangle<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">b = base, h = height<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times b \\times h$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/parallelogram\">Parallelogram<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">b = base, h = height<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= b \\times h$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rhombus\">Rhombus<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">a = side of rhombus,&nbsp;h = height<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= a \\times h$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/circle\">Circle<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">r = radius of circle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= \\pi r^{2}$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/half-circle\">Semicircle<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">r = radius of semicircle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= \\frac{1}{2} \\pi r^{2}$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/trapezoid\">Trapezoid<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">a and b = bases,&nbsp;h = height<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times (a + b) \\times h$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volume Formula Chart for 2D shapes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Geometric shapes<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Volume formula<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/cube\">Cube<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">a = side of square<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V $= a^{3}$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cuboid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">l = length, w = width,&nbsp;h = height<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V $= l \\times w \\times h$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Right Circular Cone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">r = radius of circular base,&nbsp;h = height of cone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V $= \\frac{1}{3} \\pi r^{2}h$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Right Circular Cylinder<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">r = radius of circular base,&nbsp;h = height of cylinder<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V $= \\pi r^{2}h$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/sphere\">Sphere<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">r = radius of sphere<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V $= \\frac{4}{3} \\pi r^{3}$&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hemisphere<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">r = radius of hemisphere<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V $= \\frac{2}{3} \\pi r^{3}$<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Right Pyramid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">V $= \\frac{1}{3} \\times$ (Area of base) $\\times$ height<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Right Prism<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">V = Area of base $\\times$ height<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-facts-about-difference-between-area-and-volume\">Facts about Difference between Area and Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Area pertains to two-dimensional space within a flat shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volume involves the capacity occupied by a three-dimensional object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Area is measured in square units (e.g., square inches, square meters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volume is measured in cubic units (e.g., cubic centimeters, cubic feet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Area is used for measuring surfaces like walls, floors, and 2D shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volume is used for measuring capacity, such as the contents of a container or 3D objects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we explored the distinction between area and volume, understanding that area refers to the space within a flat shape while volume encompasses the capacity of a three-dimensional object. Let&#8217;s check our understanding by attempting practice exercises and solving examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-solved-examples-on-difference-between-area-and-volume\">Solved Examples on Difference between Area and Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. The dimensions of a rectangle are 12 inches and 9 inches. Find its area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Length = 12 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breadth = 9 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area = Length $\\times$ Breadth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area = 12 $\\times$ 9&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area = 108 square inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. What is the volume of the cone whose base radius is 7 feet and height is 12 feet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Base Radius (r) = 7 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Height (h) = 10 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume of the cone $= \\frac{1}{3} \\pi r^{2}h$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume of the cone&nbsp; $= \\frac{1}{3} \\times \\frac{22}{7} \\times 7 \\times 7 \\times 12$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume of the cone = 616 cubic feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Find the area of a triangle with base 3 feet and height 6 feet.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Base (b) = 3 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Height (h) = 6 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times b \\times h$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times 3 \\times 6 = 9$ square feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. The radius of a sphere is 10.5 inches. Find the volume of the sphere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radius (r) = 10.5 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume of the sphere $= \\frac{4}{3} \\pi r^{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume of the sphere $= \\frac{4}{3} \\times \\frac{22}{7} \\times 10.5 \\times 10.5 \\times 10.5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume of the sphere = 4851 cubic feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. A square with side 2 inches is cut out from a corner of a larger square sheet of side 6 inches. Find the area of the remaining square sheet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Side of large square = 6 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area of the large square $= 6 \\times 6 = 36$ square inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Side of small square = 2 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area of the small square $= 2 \\times 2 = 4$ square inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area of the remaining sheet = Area of the large square \u2013 Area of the small square<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area of the remaining sheet = 36 \u2013 4 = 32 square inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-practice-problems-on-difference-between-area-and-volume\">Practice Problems on Difference between Area and Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Difference Between Area and Volume - Definition, Formulas, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is area?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">The space occupied by a three-dimensional object.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">The capacity of a container.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">The amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional shape.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">The length and width of an object.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: The amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional shape.<br\/>Area is the amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional shape.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What does volume measure?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Total region covered by its outer surface<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">The thickness of an object.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">The space  occupied by a three-dimensional object.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">The lateral surface area of 3D object<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: The space  occupied by a three-dimensional object.<br\/>Volume measures the space occupied by a three-dimensional object.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following objects have a volume?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">paper sheet<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">floor tile<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Tuna can<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">TV screen<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Tuna can<br\/>A can of tune is a 3D object (usually comes in cylindrical shape). It has volume. All the other options are 2D shapes.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Area of rectangle =<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$Length \\times Breadth$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$Length \\times Breadth \\times Height$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$Length^{2}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$2(Length + Breadth)$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $Length \\times Breadth$<br\/>Area of the rectangle $= Length \\times Breadth$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">If area of base of a right pyramid is 9 square feet and height is 15 square feet, the volume will be :<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">45 cubic feet<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">25 cubic feet<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">90 cubic feet<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">105 cubic feet<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 45 cubic feet<br\/>Area of base (A) = 9 square feet<br>\r\nHeight (h) = 15 square feet<br>\r\nV $= \\frac{1}{3} \\times$ (Area of base) $\\times$ height<br>\r\nV $= \\frac{1}{3} \\times 9 \\times 15 = 45$ cubic feet<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script 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class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perimeter is the length of the boundary of a two dimensional shape whereas Area is the space occupied by a two dimensional shape or object.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\"><strong>What is the Surface Area?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area occupied by a three-dimensional object by its outer surface is called the surface area.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\"><strong>What is the difference between Area and Surface Area?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area is the space occupied by a two dimensional object whereas surface area is the total area of the outer surfaces of an object.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a8aa487-8c35-47f8-8735-32f068f1d3e8\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between area and volume?<\/strong><\/p><div 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