Which has the greater volume, a cube 7 cm on edge, or a rectangular prism that measures 3 cm x 7 cm x 16 cm?

Flashcard 12 - Subtest II: Mathematics Flashcard Set for the CSET Multiple Subjects Test

The cube has a greater volume.

The volume of the cube is \((7 cm)^{3}=343\ cm^{3}\).
The volume of the prism is

\[3\ cm \times 7\ cm \times 16\ cm = 336\ cm^{3}\]

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