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A cube of side 6 cm is cut into 8 identical smaller cubes. What is the side of each smaller cube?
A3 cm
B2 cm
C1.5 cm
D4 cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 3 cm
Total Vol = 6³ = 216. Vol of small cube = 216/8 = 27. Side = cube root of 27 = 3 cm.
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