SOLUTION: How many 1/8 inch cubes will fit in a rectangular prism that is 4x 8 x 1/2. I know the answer is 128 and I can solve it mathematically but when I draw it i get 256. Can you expla

Question 869674: How many 1/8 inch cubes will fit in a rectangular prism that is 4x 8 x 1/2. I know the answer is 128 and I can solve it mathematically but when I draw it i get 256. Can you explain how to draw the solution. I think the error has to do with my dimensions being in inches and the volume of the cube is in cubic inches. Thank you!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many 1/8 inch cubes will fit in a rectangular prism that is 4x 8 x 1/2.
Find the volume of the rectangular prism
4 * 8 * 1/2 = 16 cu/in
:
A cube of 1/8" on each side will have a volume of = cu/in
:
16 * 512 = 8192 ea 1/8" cubes
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