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A cuboid has 3 different sized faces. The areas of 2 of the faces are 84cm2and 56cm2. The volume of the cuboid is 672cm3. Find the length, width and height of the cuboid and the area of the third face.

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Answer:

Length: 12 cm

Width: 8 cm

Height; 7 cm

Explanation:

We are told that the areas of 2 of the faces are 84cm² and 56cm².

Now, the side faces are 4 in total with 2 each having same areas.

Thus, it means they would have the same height.

Let's find the highest common factor between 84cm² and 56cm².

The highest number that can be divide each equally is 7.

Thus;

12 × 7 = 84 cm²

8 × 7 = 56 cm²

This means, the bottom part will measure 12 cm by 8 cm.

Thus, the complete measurement is;

Length: 12 cm

Width: 8 cm

Height; 7 cm

Let's check if it will give us a Volume equal to that given.

Thus;

Volume = 12 × 8 × 7 = 672 cm²

This is same as that given and so our dimensions are correct.

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