Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Areas & Volumes

    A large cube is formed from the material obtained by melting three smaller cubes of 3, 4 and 5 cm side. What is the ratio of the total surface areas of the smaller cubes and the large cube?

    ক)
    2 : 1
    খ)
    3 : 2
    গ)
    25 : 18
    ঘ)
    27 : 20

    Explanation

    Volume of the large cube = (33 + 43 + 53) = 216 cm3. Let the edge of the large cube be a. So, a3 = 216 =>a = 6 cm. So, Required ratio =(6 x (33+42+52))/(6 x 62) = 50/36 = 25:18

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