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SAI International School
Sub – Mathematics
Class - V
Topic – Volume and Capacity
Sub-topic 11.5 : Real life application of volume and capacity

Introduction:

In everyday life, the term volume refers to solid objects and the term capacity refers to
liquids or gases.

Example 1: By how many mL would the water level rise if you add objects with these
measures in a measuring glass? (water in the measuring jar = 1000 mL)
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a. 67 cm
b. 45 cm
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c. 500 cm
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Solution:
a. 67 mL
b. 45 mL
c. 500 mL
Example 2: What is the volume of objects that make the level of water rise by: (If the
water level is 500 mL)
a. 15 mL
b. 43 mL
c. 76 mL
Solution:
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a. 15 cm
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b. 43 cm
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c. 76 cm
Example 3: The level of water in the measuring jar is 250 mL. After dropping 5 marbles
the level of water is increased to 650 mL. Find the volume of each marble.
Solution:
Level of water = 250 mL
Level of water after dropping 5 marbles = 650 mL
Total increase = 650 mL – 250 mL = 400 mL
We know, 400 mL = 400 cm 3
Volume of 5 marbles = 400 cm 3
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Volume of each marbles = 400 cm /5 = 80 cm
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So, volume of each marble is 80 cm

Example 4: A water tank is 6 cm long, 5 cm broad and 70 cm high. Find the quantity of
water can be stored in it.

Solution:
Length of the tank = 6 cm
Breadth of the tank = 5 cm