John has a box that is in the shape of a cube ie all sides a

John has a box that is in the shape of a cube (i.e., all sides are the same length). The volume of the cube is 27 cubic inches. What is the distance around the perimeter of the bottom of the box?

A) 9 inch
B) 18 inch
C) 6 inch
D) 12 inch

Solution

given , it is cube

let us assume the side of cube = a

therefore

volume of the cube ,V= a³ = 27

a=3

perimeter of the bottom of box = 4a=12