To solve this problem, we need to determine how many boxes of each size will fit inside the given shipping container. Let's go step by step.

Step 1: Determine the volume of the shipping container

The dimensions of the shipping container are 8 feet (width) × 8 feet (height) × 40 feet (length).

The volume of the container is: $\text{Volume of container} = 8 \, \text{ft} \times 8 \, \text{ft} \times 40 \, \text{ft} = 2560 \, \text{ft}^3$

Step 2: Volume of each cube

From the "Bill of Lading" in the image:

• Small Cube: 8 ft³
• Medium Cube: 64 ft³
• Large Cube: 343 ft³

Step 3: Calculate the number of each size that will fit

Now, we divide the container's volume by the volume of each type of cube to find out how many of each cube can fit:

1. Small Cube: $\frac{2560 \, \text{ft}^3}{8 \, \text{ft}^3} = 320 \, \text{small cubes}$

2. Medium Cube: $\frac{2560 \, \text{ft}^3}{64 \, \text{ft}^3} = 40 \, \text{medium cubes}$

3. Large Cube: $\frac{2560 \, \text{ft}^3}{343 \, \text{ft}^3} \approx 7.46$ So, you can fit 7 large cubes (since you can't fit a partial cube).

Final Answer:

• 320 small cubes
• 40 medium cubes
• 7 large cubes

Would you like more details or have any questions about the calculation?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

1. What if the shipping container had different dimensions?
2. How does the packing arrangement affect the actual number of boxes that fit?
3. What is the impact of leaving space between the boxes for handling purposes?
4. How does weight affect the total number of boxes that can be shipped?
5. How many boxes would fit if we mixed different cube sizes?

Tip: Always consider the possibility of optimizing the packing arrangement (e.g., stacking) to maximize space efficiency.