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GRE Section 2 Quantitative Exam - Question 36


How many cubed pieces of fudge that are 3 inches on an edge can be packed into a Christmas tin that is 9 inches deep by 12 inches wide by 8 inches high with the lid still being able to be closed?

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Correct Answer: BC

To determine the number of cubed pieces of fudge that are 3 inches on an edge that can be packed into a Christmas tin, we first need to calculate the volume of the tin. The dimensions of the tin are 9 inches deep, 12 inches wide, and 8 inches high. Therefore, the volume of the tin is 9 x 12 x 8 = 864 cubic inches. Each cube of fudge has a volume of 3 x 3 x 3 = 27 cubic inches. To find the number of cubes that can fit in the tin, we divide the volume of the tin by the volume of one fudge cube, which is 864 / 27 = 32. Hence, the maximum number of cubed pieces of fudge that can be packed into the tin is 32.

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MHALLAQOption: C
Feb 5, 2024

The answer is wrong. The volume of the tine is 864 and the volume of fudge is 27. We divide 864/27 and get 32.