Last updated on June 18th, 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 cubes of 1005.
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 1005 can be written as 1005³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 1005 × 1005 × 1005.
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. 1005³ = 1005 × 1005 × 1005
Step 2: You get 1,015,075,125 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 1005 is 1,015,075,125.
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 1005 into two parts. Let a = 1000 and b = 5, so a + b = 1005
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³= 1000³
3a²b = 3 × 1000² × 5
3ab² = 3 × 1000 × 5²
b³ = 5³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(1000 + 5)³ = 1000³ + 3 × 1000² × 5 + 3 × 1000 × 5² + 5³
1005³ = 1,000,000,000 + 15,000,000 + 75,000 + 125
1005³ = 1,015,075,125
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1005 is 1,015,075,125.
To find the cube of 1005 using a calculator, input the number 1005 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1005 × 1005 × 1005. This operation calculates the value of 1005³, resulting in 1,015,075,125. 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, 0, and 5
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1005³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1005 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,015,075,125.
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 1005?
The cube of 1005 is 1,015,075,125 and the cube root of 1005 is approximately 10.02.
First, let’s find the cube of 1005.
We know that the cube of a number is such that x³ = y, where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number.
So, we get 1005³ = 1,015,075,125
Next, we must find the cube root of 1005.
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’ is such that √x = y, where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number.
So, we get √1005 ≈ 10.02
Hence the cube of 1005 is 1,015,075,125 and the cube root of 1005 is approximately 10.02.
If the side length of the cube is 1005 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,015,075,125 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 1005 for the side length: V = 1005³ = 1,015,075,125 cm³.
How much larger is 1005³ than 995³?
1005³ – 995³ = 60,149,875.
First find the cube of 1005, that is 1,015,075,125
Next, find the cube of 995, which is 954,925,250
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,015,075,125 – 954,925,250 = 60,149,875
Therefore, 1005³ is 60,149,875 larger than 995³.
If a cube with a side length of 1005 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 105 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 1005 cm is 1,015,075,125 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1005 means multiplying 1005 by itself three times: 1005 × 1005 = 1,010,025, and then 1,010,025 × 1005 = 1,015,075,125.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,015,075,125 cm³.
Estimate the cube 1004.9 using the cube 1005.
The cube of 1004.9 is approximately 1,015,075,125.
First, identify the cube of 1005. The cube of 1005 is 1005³ = 1,015,075,125.
Since 1004.9 is only a tiny bit less than 1005, the cube of 1004.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 1005.
The cube of 1004.9 is approximately 1,015,075,125 because the difference between 1004.9 and 1005 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 1,015,075,125.
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