Mensurationmedium · Past Paper
How many 2 cm x 2 cm square tiles are needed to cover the surface of a cube with side 10 cm?
A150
B600
C100
D250
✓ Correct Answer: A — 150
Area of cube = 6 * 10² = 600 cm². Area of one tile = 2 * 2 = 4 cm². Tiles needed = 600 / 4 = 150.
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