PSLE A rectangular block J was cut along the dotted line into two smaller rectangular blocks of equal height, K and L, as shown. The volume of L is 10200 cm
3 more than that of K.
- What is the height of each block?
- Jeremy packed 6 of block L such that they fit exactly into a box with a square base. The box has the same height as L. At most, how many of block K can be packed into such a box?
(a)
Base area of Block K
= 11 x 24
= 264 cm
2 Base area of Block L
= 36 x 24
= 864 cm
2 Base area of Block L more than Block K
= 864 - 264
= 600 cm
2 Height of each block
= 10200 ÷ 600
= 17 cm
(b)
Base area of the box
= 6 x 864
= 5184 cm
3 Length of the box
= √5184
= 72 cm
Number of Block K along the length of the box
= 72 ÷ 11
= 6 r 6
Number of Block K along the breadth of the box
= 72 ÷ 24
= 3
Number of Block K to pack into the box at most
= 6 x 3
= 18
Answer(s): (a) 17 cm; (b) 18