How many matchboxes of size 4 cm × 3 cm × 1.5 cm can be packed in a cardboard box of size 30 cm × 30 cm × 20 cm ?

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Solution

Volumeof cardboard box = 30 cm × 30 cm = 20 cm = 18000 $c m^{3}$
Volume of each matchbox = 4 cm × 3 cm × 1.5 cm = 18 $c m^{3}$
$∴$ Number of matchboxes that can fit in the cardboard box = 18000 $c m^{3}$ $\div$ 18 $c m^{3}$ = 1000

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