Arithmetic Ability
Volume and Surface Area

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Q.

A rectangular block 6 cm by 12 cm by 15 cm is cut up into an exact number of equal cubes. Find the least possible number of cubes.

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Volume of the block = (6 x 12 x 15) cu.cm = 1080 cu.cm Side of the largest cube = H.C.F. of 6 cm, 12 cm, 15 cm = 3 cm. Volume of this cube = (3 x 3 x 3) cu.cm = 27 cu.cm Number of cubes =1080/27 = 40.
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