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If the dimensions of a cuboid are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3 and its total surface area is 88 m2, then the volume of the cuboid is :

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48 m3
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96 m3
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24 m3
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32 m3
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Solution

The correct option is A 48 m3

Given the ratio of the dimensions = 1:2:3.
Let the sides be x,2x,3x.

Total surface area of a cuboid = 2(lb+bh+hl)
=2(x.2x+2x.3x+x.3x)

2(2x2+6x2+3x2)=88

22x2=88

x2=4 m or x=2 m

Hence, the sides are 2m, 4m and 6m

Therefore, volume =2×4×6=48 m3.


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