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A block in the shape of a cube has sides that are 2 over 1\2 inches long. what is the volume of the block????

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A cube has equal sides if they are 2÷ 1/2 each then L×W×H would be (2÷ 1/2)^3. To divide fractions we multiply the reciprocal.

2÷ 1/2 = 2/1 × 2/1 = 4

4×4 = 16×4= 64

answer is V = 64 inches cubed.
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