Question

A gift box has dimensions of: 8 1 2 inches, 5 1 2 inches, and 2 1 2 inches, respectively. how many cubes with side lengths of 1 2 inches would be needed to fill the gift box?

Answer 1

Number of 1/2-inch cubes length-wise = 8 1/2 ÷ 1/2 = 17

Number of 1/2-inch cubes width-wise = 5 1/2 ÷ 1/2 = 11

Number of 1/2-inch cubes height-wise = 2 1/2 ÷ 1/2 = 5

Number of 1/2-inch cubes = 17 x 11 x 5 = 935

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Answer: 935 1/2-inch cubes are needed.

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