Question

A certain of wood costs ₹250 per m³. A solid cubical block of such wood is bought for ₹182.25. Calculate the volume of the block and use the method of factors to find the length of one edge of the cube.

Answer 1

Find the volume of the block:

Rs 250 = 1 m³

Find Rs 1:

Rs 1 = 1/250

Find Rs 182,25:

Rs 182.25 = 1/250 x 182.25

Rs 182.25 = 0.729 m³

Answer: The volume of the block is 0.729 m³.