Last updated on May 30th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used while comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about cubes of 10.5.
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 by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 10.5 can be written as 10.5³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 10.5 × 10.5 × 10.5.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods, such as multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help kids 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 two numbers or quantities 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. 10.5³ = 10.5 × 10.5 × 10.5
Step 2: You get 1,157.625 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 10.5 is 1,157.625.
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 10.5 into two parts, as 10 and 0.5. Let a = 10 and b = 0.5, so a + b = 10.5
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 10³
3a²b = 3 × 10² × 0.5
3ab² = 3 × 10 × 0.5²
b³ = 0.5³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(10 + 0.5)³ = 10³ + 3 × 10² × 0.5 + 3 × 10 × 0.5² + 0.5³
10.5³ = 1,000 + 150 + 7.5 + 0.125
10.5³ = 1,157.625
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 10.5 is 1,157.625.
To find the cube of 10.5 using a calculator, input the number 10.5 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 10.5 × 10.5 × 10.5. This operation calculates the value of 10.5³, resulting in 1,157.625. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 1 followed by 0 and 5
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 10.5³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 10.5 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,157.625.
There are some typical errors that kids might make during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that kids might make:
What is the cube and cube root of 10.5?
The cube of 10.5 is 1,157.625 and the cube root of 10.5 is approximately 2.154.
First, let’s find the cube of 10.5.
We know that cube of a number, such that x³ = y Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 10.5³ = 1,157.625
Next, we must find the cube root of 10.5 We know that cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ³√x = y Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ³√10.5 ≈ 2.154
Hence, the cube of 10.5 is 1,157.625 and the cube root of 10.5 is approximately 2.154.
If the side length of the cube is 10.5 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,157.625 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 10.5 for the side length: V = 10.5³ = 1,157.625 cm³.
How much larger is 10.5³ than 9.5³?
10.5³ – 9.5³ = 298.875.
First find the cube of 10.5³, that is 1,157.625
Next, find the cube of 9.5³, which is 858.75
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,157.625 – 858.75 = 298.875
Therefore, the 10.5³ is 298.875 larger than 9.5³.
If a cube with a side length of 10.5 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 5 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 10.5 cm is 1,157.625 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 10.5 means multiplying 10.5 by itself three times: 10.5 × 10.5 = 110.25, and then 110.25 × 10.5 = 1,157.625.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,157.625 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 10.4 using the cube of 10.5.
The cube of 10.4 is approximately 1,125.824.
First, identify the cube of 10.5, The cube of 10.5 is 10.5³ = 1,157.625.
Since 10.4 is only a tiny bit less than 10.5, the cube of 10.4 will be slightly less than the cube of 10.5.
The cube of 10.4 is approximately 1,125.824, calculated using manual multiplication or a calculator.
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