Equivalent expression to x+x+x+x+4-1

Pls me this is due today and i need i will make brainliest if you me answer correctly and i will report if you try to give me a dumb answer.

Find the smallest number by which the given number should be divided to make a perfect cube(with steps or the answer will get reported) a.108 b.2187

Astore has apples on sale for three dollars or 2 pounds how many pounds of apples can you buy for nine dollars if an apple is approximately 5 ounces how many apples can you buy for nine dollars