Jimmy's cedar trunk is in the shape of a rectangular prism and has a volume of 3/4 cubic yard. How many cubic blocks with a side length of 1/2 yard would Jimmy need to measure the volume of his trunk?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6

Question

Jimmy's cedar trunk is in the shape of a rectangular prism and has a volume of 3/4 cubic yard. How many cubic blocks with a side length of 1/2 yard would Jimmy need to measure the volume of his trunk?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6

igreen · Answer

Find the volume of 1 cubic block and divide it from 3/4.

$V_{cube} = a^3$

Where 'a' is the side length.

$V_{cube} = \dfrac{1}{2}^3$

igreen · Answer

At least, I think that's right.. :l

igreen · Answer

$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{1}{2} \rightarrow \dfrac{1}{2 \times 2 \times 2}$

igreen · Answer

2 * 2 * 2 = ?

igreen · Answer

Can you multiply 2 * 2 * 2? @mattyboyy

tkhunny · Answer

It's not that easy.  The measurements of the chest are important and are not given.

Example: Chest 1 yd x 1 yd x 3/4 yd

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