Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2008

What is the length of an edge of a cube whose total surface area is X cm2 and whose total surface area is (\frac{X}{2})cm3?

A
3
B
6
C
9
D
12
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Correct Option: A

Total surface area of cube = 6s2

6s2 = x

s2 = x = (\frac{x}{6}).....(1)

volume of a cube = s2 = (\frac{x}{2})

s2 = (\frac{x}{2})......(2)

put(1) into (2)

s((\frac{x}{6})) = (\frac{x}{2})

s = (\frac{x}{2} \times \frac{6}{x})

= 3cm

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