Math Problem Statement

The volume of a cube is found with the formula Vequalsscubed​, where s is the length of an edge of the cube. A container in the shape of a cube has a volume of 125 cmcubed. What is the depth of the​ container?   

Solution

To find the depth of the container, we can use the volume formula for a cube:

V=s3V = s^3

where VV is the volume of the cube and ss is the length of an edge (depth, in this case).

Given the volume V=125cm3V = 125 \, \text{cm}^3, we can solve for ss by taking the cube root of both sides:

s=1253s = \sqrt[3]{125}

s=5cms = 5 \, \text{cm}

So, the depth of the container is 5 cm.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the volume change if the edge length was doubled?
  2. What would the volume be if the cube's edge length was halved?
  3. How can we find the surface area of the cube?
  4. How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism, and how does it differ from a cube?
  5. How do you convert the volume of a cube from cm³ to liters?

Tip: To quickly find the cube root of a number, use a scientific calculator or the nth root function on a graphing calculator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Cube Geometry
Volume of a Cube
Cube Root

Formulas

V = s³

Theorems

Cube root theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7