Question

A box is in the shape of a cube . The box has edge lengths of 5 inches . How many unit cubes are needed to fill the box ? (Please explain how to figure this out in the simplest way )

Answer 1

You need % all around the cube because the cube has squared sides

Answer 2

In this question , it is given that, a box is in the shape of a cube . The box has edge lengths of 5 inches.

So first we have to find the volume of the box, and for that we use the formula of volume of cube which is

`Volume = side^3`

Substituting the value of side length , we will get

`Volume = 5^3 = 125 inches^3`

So to fill the box, 125 unit cubes are needed .