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Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: B
Method / Topic: Non Verbal Reasoning
The correct option preserves the same pattern.
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Correct Answer: B
Method / Topic: Non Verbal Reasoning
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<td style="border-bottom:none; border-left:none; border-right:none; border-top:none; height:20px; vertical-align:top; white-space:normal; width:85px">Since 27=3³, each edge is divided into 3 parts. Cubes with exactly two painted faces lie at the middle of each of the 12 edges. Hence, 12 cubes.</td>
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- Identify the first relation/pattern.
- Apply the same rule to the missing part.
- Reject options that break the rule.
A cube is painted on all faces and cut into 27 equal smaller cubes. How many smaller cubes have exactly two painted faces?
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Correct Answer: B
Method / Topic: Non Verbal Reasoning
The correct option preserves the same pattern.
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Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: B
Method / Topic: Non Verbal Reasoning
<table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; width:85px">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom:none; border-left:none; border-right:none; border-top:none; height:20px; vertical-align:top; white-space:normal; width:85px">Since 27=3³, each edge is divided into 3 parts. Cubes with exactly two painted faces lie at the middle of each of the 12 edges. Hence, 12 cubes.</td>
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