Question

Marilyn has 4,000 one-inch cubes. She wants to pack them into a carton. The carton is 1 foot high and its base is 1 foot by 2 feet. Will all the cubes fit into the carton? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

12x24x12

V=3,456

3,456 will not fit 4,000

The cubes will not fit into the carton because it need 4,000 and there are only 3,456.