Register
A cube-shaped box has a volume of 27 cubic inches. Florencia says each side of the cube measures 9 inches because 9x 3 = 27. Is Florencia correct? Explain your reasoning 
20.6k views
0 votes
A cube-shaped box

has a volume of 27 cubic inches. Florencia says
each side of the cube measures 9 inches because
9x 3 = 27. Is Florencia correct? Explain your
reasoning 

User Jumogehn
by
7.4k points

1 Answer

1 vote
Florencia is not correct because the formula to solve for the volume of a cube is
Length X Width X Height. Each side of a cube is even, so she can not do 9x3 to get the correct answer. The correct answer would be 3 inches each side because 3x3x3= 27
User Nazreen
by
7.7k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

8.7m questions

11.3m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Link Copied!