Question

A rectangular prism is filled with cubes that

measure foot on each side.
į
ft
ul
ft
P
2 ft
1 ft
How many cubes are needed to completely fill
the prism?

Answer 1

Find the volume of the rectangular prism and

divide by the volume of the cube.

Volume of cube = side measure ^3

Cube = (1/8)3 = 1/512

Volume of prism = Ixwxh

Prism (1/4)(1/2)(3/8) =3/64

3/64/1/512

3/64 x 512/1

3x 512/64

1536/64

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