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Question 171577: how many cubed peices of fudge that are 3 inches on the edge fit in a christmas tin that is 9 inches deep, 12 inches wide and 8 inches high with the lid still being able to be closed
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1. Find the volume.
Let V = volume
V = 9 x 8 x 12
V = 864 in^3
2. Divide the volume by 3 inches.
fudge = 864/3
fudge = 288