Divide a large cube into 125 smaller cubes of equal size?

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A large cube can be divided into 125 smaller cubes of equal size by recognizing that the cube's dimensions must be 5 units each (5x5x5). This results in 125 smaller cubes, each measuring 1x1x1. The confusion arose from the distinction between cubes and squares, emphasizing the importance of understanding three-dimensional geometry in this context.

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Could somebody please tell me how can one divide a large cube into 125 smaller cubes of equal size? I can very well understand i can divide a large cube into 225 smaller cubes because 15*15=225. I just HAVE NO ideas. You?
 
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I am just guessing, but if a large cube is 5*5*5, would not that cube store 125 smal cubes on 1*1*1?
 


Oh, yes, 5*5*5 would be 125. You're right. Thank you. I just forgot its a cube, not a square! :)
 

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