1. Determine the volume formula for a cube:
V = a^3
2. Substitute the side length (50 cm) into the formula:
V = 50^3
3. Calculate the volume:
V = 50 \, \text{cm} \times 50 \, \text{cm} \times 50 \, \text{cm} = 125,000 \, \text{cm}^3
The volume of the cubic container is
125,000 \, \text{cm}^3 .