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By simply finding the volume of the larger block, we see that its area is <math>18</math>. The volume of the smaller block is <math>4</math>. Dividing the two, we see that only a maximum of <math>4</math> <math>2</math>in x<math>2</math>in x<math>1</math>in blocks can fit inside a <math>3</math>-in by <math>2</math> in by <math>3</math>in box. <math>\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ [5]</math>
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By simply finding the volume of the larger block, we see that its area is <math>18</math>. The volume of the smaller block is <math>4</math>. Dividing the two, we see that only a maximum of <math>4</math> <math>2</math>in x<math>2</math>in x<math>1</math>in blocks can fit inside a <math>3</math>-in by <math>2</math> in by <math>3</math>in box. <math>\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ [4]</math>
  
  
 
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Problem

What is the largest number of solid $2$in x$2$in x$1$in blocks that can fit in a $3$-in by $2$ in by $3$in box?

$\textbf{(A)}\ [3]\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ [4]\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ [5]\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ [6]\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ [7]$

Solution

By simply finding the volume of the larger block, we see that its area is $18$. The volume of the smaller block is $4$. Dividing the two, we see that only a maximum of $4$ $2$in x$2$in x$1$in blocks can fit inside a $3$-in by $2$ in by $3$in box. $\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ [4]$


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