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We find that the volume of the larger block is <math>18</math>, and the volume of the smaller block is <math>4</math>. Dividing the two, we see that only a maximum of <math>4</math> <math>2x2x1</math> blocks can fit inside the <math>3x3x2</math> box. <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B) }4}</math>
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We find that the volume of the larger block is <math>18</math>, and 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>x<math>2</math>x<math>1</math> blocks can fit inside the <math>3</math>x<math>3</math>x<math>2</math> block. <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B) }4}</math>
  
  
 
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Problem

What is the largest number of solid $2\text{in}$ by $2\text{in}$ by $1\text{in}$ blocks that can fit in a $3\text{in}$ by $2\text{in}$ by $3\text{in}$ box?

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

Solution

We find that the volume of the larger block is $18$, and the volume of the smaller block is $4$. Dividing the two, we see that only a maximum of $4$ $2$x$2$x$1$ blocks can fit inside the $3$x$3$x$2$ block. $\boxed{\textbf{(B) }4}$


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