Last updated on June 17th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used when comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 996.
A cube number is a value obtained by raising a number to the power of 3, or by multiplying the number by itself three times. When you cube a positive number, the result is always positive. When you cube a negative number, the result is always negative. This is because a negative number multiplied by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 996 can be written as 996³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 996 × 996 × 996.
To check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help students to cube the numbers faster and easier without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of numbers by combining them through repeated addition. It is a fundamental operation that forms the basis for more complex mathematical concepts.
Step 1: Write down the cube of the given number. 996³ = 996 × 996 × 996
Step 2: You get 988,047,936 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 996 is 988,047,936.
The formula (a + b)³ is a binomial formula for finding the cube of a number. The formula is expanded as a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.
Step 1: Split the number 996 into two parts, as 900 and 96. Let a = 900 and b = 96, so a + b = 996
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 900³
3a²b = 3 × 900² × 96
3ab² = 3 × 900 × 96²
b³ = 96³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(900 + 96)³ = 900³ + 3 × 900² × 96 + 3 × 900 × 96² + 96³
996³ = 729,000,000 + 233,280,000 + 24,883,200 + 884,736
996³ = 988,047,936
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 996 is 988,047,936.
To find the cube of 996 using a calculator, input the number 996 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 996 × 996 × 996. This operation calculates the value of 996³, resulting in 988,047,936. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 9 followed by 9 and 6
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 996³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 996 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 988,047,936.
There are some typical errors that students might make during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that students might make:
What is the cube and cube root of 996?
The cube of 996 is 988,047,936, and the cube root of 996 is approximately 9.997.
First, let’s find the cube of 996.
We know that the cube of a number is represented as x³ = y, where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number.
So, we get 996³ = 988,047,936.
Next, we must find the cube root of 996.
We know that the cube root of a number 'x' is represented as ³√x = y, where x is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number.
So, we get ³√996 ≈ 9.997.
Hence, the cube of 996 is 988,047,936, and the cube root of 996 is approximately 9.997.
If the side length of a cube is 996 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 988,047,936 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = side³.
Substitute 996 for the side length: V = 996³ = 988,047,936 cm³.
How much larger is 996³ than 900³?
996³ – 900³ = 259,047,936.
First, find the cube of 996, which is 988,047,936.
Next, find the cube of 900, which is 729,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 988,047,936 – 729,000,000 = 259,047,936.
Therefore, 996³ is 259,047,936 larger than 900³.
If a cube with a side length of 996 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 96 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 996 cm is 988,047,936 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 996 means multiplying 996 by itself three times: 996 × 996 = 992,016, and then 992,016 × 996 = 988,047,936.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 988,047,936 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 995.9 using the cube of 996.
The cube of 995.9 is approximately 988,047,936.
First, identify the cube of 996. The cube of 996 is 996³ = 988,047,936.
Since 995.9 is only a tiny bit less than 996, the cube of 995.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 996.
The cube of 995.9 is approximately 988,047,936 because the difference between 995.9 and 996 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 988,047,936.
Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.
: He loves to play the quiz with kids through algebra to make kids love it.