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2017 AMC 10B Problem 6

Problem 6 of 25EasierGeometryProblem-Solving Techniques

What is the largest number of solid 22-in ×\times 22-in ×\times 11-in blocks that can fit in a 33-in ×\times 22-in ×\times 33-in box?

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The volume of the large solid object is 3⋅3⋅2=183\cdot 3\cdot 2 = 18 and volume of the smaller object is 2⋅2⋅1=4.2\cdot 2\cdot 1=4. This means we can fit at most 44 of the small objects. We can make this happen by putting 33 of the small objects in a 3×2×23 \times 2 \times 2 rectangular prism, and then we have a 3×2×13 \times 2 \times 1 space left where we can place one small object. Thus, the correct answer is B .
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