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The dimensional ratio of the sides of a cuboid is 3 : 2 : 1. If its volume is 1296 cm3; the actual dimensions of the cuboid are :

  1. 12 cm, 12 cm and 8 cm

  2. 8 cm, 8 cm and 12 cm

  3. 12 cm, 12 cm and 12 cm

  4. 18 cm, 12 cm and 6 cm

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Answer

Given:

Volume of cuboid = 1296 cm3

Dimensions of cuboid = 3 : 2 : 1

Let the sides of cuboid be 3a, 2a and a.

Volume of cuboid = l x b x h

⇒ 3a x 2a x a = 1296 cm3

⇒ 6a3 = 1296 cm3

⇒ a3 = 12966\dfrac{1296}{6} cm3

⇒ a3 = 216 cm3

⇒ a = 2163\sqrt[3]{216} cm

⇒ a = 6 cm

Sides are 3a, 2a and a = 3 x 6 cm, 2 x 6 cm and 6 cm

= 18 cm, 12 cm and 6 cm

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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