The volume of a cube is found using the formula v = s^3, where s is the length of a side.
The volume of a cube with a side of 1/2cm is
V = 1/2^3 = 1/8 cubic cm.
Now multiply the volume of one cube by total cubes:
1/8 x 96 = 12 cubic cm
The prism has a volume of 12 cubic cm.