Total number of small cubes
To find out how many small cubes are needed to make the larger cube figure shown in the image, you would count the visible cubes and add the ones that are hidden from view.
From the image, it looks like a corner of a larger cube, typically depicted in these kinds of problems. Let's assume that the figure is a 3x3x3 cube, which is a common setup for these puzzles. Here's how you would calculate the number of cubes:
1. Count the visible cubes on the front face.
2. Count the visible cubes on the top face
3. Count the visible cubes on the side face.
4. Consider that there is an entire hidden layer of cubes that aren't directly visible because they are behind the front face and below the top face.
For a 3x3x3 cube, the calculation would be
total cubes. However, the image might not show all sides clearly, and some cubes could be occluded or not counted properly. If the image is not clear, I cannot provide an accurate count. Could you please clarify or confirm the dimensions of the cube or provide additional details?