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 981.
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 981 can be written as 981³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 981 × 981 × 981.
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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 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. 981³ = 981 × 981 × 981
Step 2: You get 944,076,261 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 981 is 944,076,261.
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 981 into two parts, as 900 and 81. Let a = 900 and b = 81, so a + b = 981
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 900³
3a²b = 3 × 900² × 81
3ab² = 3 × 900 × 81²
b³ = 81³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(900 + 81)³ = 900³ + 3 × 900² × 81 + 3 × 900 × 81² + 81³
981³ = 729,000,000 + 196,830,000 + 5,929,410 + 531,441
981³ = 944,076,261
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 981 is 944,076,261.
To find the cube of 981 using a calculator, input the number 981 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 981 × 981 × 981. This operation calculates the value of 981³, resulting in 944,076,261. 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 8 and 1
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 981³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 981 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 944,076,261.
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:
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What is the cube and cube root of 981?
The cube of 981 is 944,076,261 and the cube root of 981 is approximately 9.946.
First, let’s find the cube of 981.
We know that the 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 981³ = 944,076,261
Next, we must find the cube root of 981
We know that the cube root of a number 'x', such that ∛x = y Where 'x' is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ∛981 ≈ 9.946
Hence, the cube of 981 is 944,076,261 and the cube root of 981 is approximately 9.946.
If the side length of the cube is 981 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 944,076,261 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 981 for the side length: V = 981³ = 944,076,261 cm³.
How much larger is 981³ than 900³?
981³ – 900³ = 215,076,261.
First find the cube of 981, that is 944,076,261
Next, find the cube of 900, which is 729,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 944,076,261 – 729,000,000 = 215,076,261
Therefore, 981³ is 215,076,261 larger than 900³.
If a cube with a side length of 981 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 100 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 981 cm is 944,076,261 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 981 means multiplying 981 by itself three times: 981 × 981 = 962,361, and then 962,361 × 981 = 944,076,261.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 944,076,261 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 980 using the cube of 981.
The cube of 980 is approximately 944,076,261.
First, identify the cube of 981, The cube of 981 is 981³ = 944,076,261.
Since 980 is only a tiny bit less than 981, the cube of 980 will be almost the same as the cube of 981.
The cube of 980 is approximately 944,076,261 because the difference between 980 and 981 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 944,076,261.
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