A Square Piece of Cardboard Is Formed into a Box

Multiple Choice

A square piece of cardboard is formed into a box by cutting out 2-inch squares from each of the corners and folding up the sides. If the volume of the box needs to be 112.5 cubic inches, what size square piece of cardboard is needed?

A) 14.5 inches by 14.5 inches
B) 15.0 inches by 15.0 inches
C) 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches
D) 9.5 inches by 9.5 inches
E) 11.5 inches by 11.5 inches