PSLE A rectangular block K was cut along the dotted line into two smaller rectangular blocks of equal height, L and M, as shown. The volume of M is 10290 cm
3 more than that of L.
- What is the height of each block?
- Ken packed 8 of block M such that they fit exactly into a box with a square base. The box has the same height as M. At most, how many of block L can be packed into such a box?
(a)
Base area of Block L
= 14 x 28
= 392 cm
2 Base area of Block M
= 42 x 28
= 882 cm
2 Base area of Block M more than Block L
= 882 - 392
= 490 cm
2 Height of each block
= 10290 ÷ 490
= 21 cm
(b)
Base area of the box
= 8 x 882
= 7056 cm
3 Length of the box
= √7056
= 84 cm
Number of Block L along the length of the box
= 84 ÷ 14
= 6 r 0
Number of Block L along the breadth of the box
= 84 ÷ 28
= 3
Number of Block L to pack into the box at most
= 6 x 3
= 18
Answer(s): (a) 21 cm; (b) 18