This is asking you to solve the equation ...
... 27 = 3^x
You can use logarithms to find
... log(27) = x·log(3)
... log(27)/log(3) = x = 1.43136376.../0.47712125...
... x = 3
Or, you can use your knowledge of small cubes and match exponents.
... 3^3 = 3^x
... 3 = x
Multiply pounds box can hold by percent full.
= 9 * 8/10
= (9*8)/10
= 72/10
= 7.2 pounds full
ANSWER: 7.2 pounds was in the box
Hope this helps! :)
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