A rectangular packet has inner dimension 16cm by 12cm by 6cm. How many cubes of sugar of side 2cm can be neatly packed into the packet?
A
90
B
144
C
150
D
288
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of rectangular packet = (16 x 12 x 6)cm3 = 1152cm3. Volume of cube of sugar = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8cm
∴ The number of cubes f sugar \(=\frac{1152}{8}=144\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26711)