The formula for the volume of a square prism or box is
calculated using the formula:
V = s^2 * h
where,
s is the measure of the sides of a square
h is the height of the prism or box = 8 cm
We are given that the volume capacity of the box must be
1 Liter. We know that 1 Liter is equivalent to 1000 cm^3. Therefore calculating
for s:
1000 cm^3 = s^2 * (8 cm)
s^2 = 125 cm^2
s = 11.18 cm
Therefore the measure of the sides of the square must be
about 11.18 cm. If the problem ask for the area of the square, A = s^2 = 125
cm^2.
