Arithmetic Ability
Volume and Surface Area

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Q.

A rectangular block has the dimensions 5x6x7 cm it is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of radius 6cm and height 10 cm. If the level of the fluid in the cylinder rises by 4 cm, What portion of the block is immersed in the fluid ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Since level of water increased in cylinder by height 4. This is because of the rectangular block . Therefore , area of rectangular block immersed in water is = 22/7×6×6×4 Thats why portion of block immersed in water is = (22/7 * 36 * 4) / total vol. of rectangle = (22/7 * 36 * 4)/ (7*5*6) = (22/7 * 24)/ 35.
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