2008 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 16
Problem
A shape is created by joining seven unit cubes, as shown. What is the ratio of the volume in cubic units to the surface area in square units?
Solution
The volume is of seven unit cubes which is . The surface area is the same for each of the protruding cubes which is . The ratio of the volume to the surface area is .
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