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Stephen needs to place several cubic packages in a shipping box that measures 12 inches by 18 inches by 24 inches. Each cubic package has a dimension of 2 inches on each side. Which is closest to the maximum number of cubes that can fit into the box?

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650

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12÷2=6
18÷2=9
24÷2=12
6×9×12=648
648=650(closest answer)
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