document.write( "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! \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #524329 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() 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. \n" ); document.write( "Find the volume of the rectangular prism \n" ); document.write( "4 * 8 * 1/2 = 16 cu/in \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "A cube of 1/8\" on each side will have a volume of \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "16 * 512 = 8192 ea 1/8\" cubes \n" ); document.write( " |