Question

A rectangular prism measures 4 ½ inches long, 6 ½ inches wide, and 2 ½ high. How many cubes with side length of ½ inch are needed to fill the prism?

Answer 1

Answer:

it's a volume question

Explanation:

First, find the volume of the small shape.

(

1

4

×

1

4

×

1

4

)

=

1

64

Then, divide the volume of the bigger shape.

(

4.1

2

×

5

×

3.3

4

)

=

675

8

Finally, divide the big shape volume by the small shape volume.

(

675

8

÷

1

64

)

=

5400

Smaller shapes will fit into bigger shapes.

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