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 will have only two faces coloured ?

A 12

B 24

C 16

D 12

ANS:C - 16

Number of small cubes having only two faces coloured = 6 from the front + 6 from the back + 2 from the left + 2 from the right = 16