A metallic sheet is of rectangular shape with dimensions 48 m x 34 m.

A metallic sheet is of rectangular shape with dimensions 48 m x 34 m. From each of its corners, a square is cut off so as to make an open box. If the length of the square is 8 m, the volume of the box (in m3) is:

Quiz

Answer/Solution

4608

Steps/Work

l = (48 - 16)m = 32 m,
b = (34 -16)m = 18 m,
h = 8 m.
Volume of the box = (32 x 18 x 8) m3 = 4608 m3.
Answer: Option C