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[hide]Problem
What is the largest number of solid blocks that can fit in a box?
Solution
We find that the volume of the larger block is , and the volume of the smaller block is . Dividing the two, we see that only a maximum of four by by blocks can fit inside the by by block. Drawing it out, we see that such a configuration is indeed possible. Therefore, the answer is .
Video Solution
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Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath
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See Also
2017 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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