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A cuboid with dimensions 12 cm x 9 cm x 2 cm is made of a metal. It is melted and recast into a solid cube. The edge of the cube is :

  1. 6 cm

  2. 12 cm

  3. 15 cm

  4. 8 cm

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Answer

Given:

Dimensions of cuboid = 12 cm x 9 cm x 2 cm

Let s be the side of cube.

Volume of cuboid = Volume of cube

⇒ side3 = l x b x h

⇒ s3 = 12 x 9 x 2 cm3

⇒ s3 = 216 cm3

⇒ s = 2163\sqrt[3]{216} cm

⇒ s = 6 cm

The edge of the cube is 6 cm.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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