Question

How many cubes with edge lengths of 1/4 in. will it take to fill the prism?

56 cubes
375 cubes
6000 cubes

Answer 1

1560

Explanation:

First (2 1/2)/(1/4) = (5/2)(4) = 20/2 = 10

Next, 3/(1/4) = 3(4) = 12

Lastly, (3 1/4)/(1/4) = (13/4) x 4 = 52/4 = 13

This means we need 10 rows of 12, 13 high. 10(12)(13) = 1560 cubes.

Another way is to multiply 2 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/4 = 5/2 x 3 x 13/4 = 195/8

A 1/4 inch cube is 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 for a volume of 1/64

(195/8)/(1/64) = (195/8)(64) = 1560 cubes.