A cuboid of base 12.5cm by 20cm holds exactly 1 litre of water. What is

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1994

A cuboid of base 12.5cm by 20cm holds exactly 1 litre of water. What is the height of the cuboid? (1 litre =1000cm3)

  • A. 2cm
  • B. 4cm
  • C. 5cm
  • D. 8cm

Correct Answer: B. 4cm

Explanation

Volume of cuboid = length x breadth x height

12.5 x 20 x h = 1000

250h = 1000

h = 4 cm



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