Cube and Cuboid - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveThe following questions are based on the information given below:
  1. There is a cuboid whose dimensions are 4 x 3 x 3 cm.
  2. The opposite faces of dimensions 4 x 3 are coloured yellow.
  3. The opposite faces of other dimensions 4 x 3 are coloured red.
  4. The opposite faces of dimensions 3 x 3 are coloured green.
  5. Now the cuboid is cut into small cubes of side 1 cm.
Q1:

How many small cubes have three faces coloured ?

A 24

B 20

C 16

D 8

ANS:D - 8

Such cubes are related to the corners of the cuboid and there are 8 corners. Hence, the required number is 8.