Question

A cuboid of dimensions (6 cm x 4 cm x 1 cm) is painted black on both the surfaces of dimensions (4 cm x 1 cm), green on the surfaces of dimensions (6 cm x 4 cm). and red on the surfaces of dimensions (6 cm x 1 cm). Now the block is divided into various smaller cubes of side 1 cm. each. The smaller cubes so obtained are separated.

How many cubes will be formed ?

• A. 6
• B. 12
• C. 16
• D. 24

Answer 1

The correct option is D 24

Number of small cubes $=l\times b\times h=6\times 4\times 1=24$