The dimensions of a metallic cuboid are 50 cm × 40 cm × 32 cm. This cuboid is melted and recast into a cube. Find the total surface area of the cube.

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  1. 9,600 cm2
  2. 7,150 cm2
  3. 8,700 cm2
  4. 8,350 cm2

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Option 1 : 9,600 cm2
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Given:

Dimensions of metallic cuboid = 50 cm × 40 cm × 32 cm

The metallic cuboid is melted and recast into a cube. 

Formulas used:

Volume of cuboid = length × breadth × height 

Volume of cube with side 'a' = a3

Surface area of cube = 6a2

Calculation:

Volume of cuboid = Volume of cube 

50 cm × 40 cm × 32 cm = a3

⇒ 2 × 52 × 5 × 23 × 25 = a3

⇒ 64000 = a3

⇒ a = ∛64000 cm3

⇒ a = 40 cm 

∴ Surface area of cube = 6 × 40 × 40 

⇒ 9600 cm2

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