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15 Oct 2009 Calculate the number of sheets

A sheet has dimensions 80 cm.* 60 cm.* 1 mm. How many such sheets take a total volume of 0.4632 m3.

OPtion

1) 895
2) 985
3) 995
4) 975
5) 965
6) 885
7) 875
8) 865
9) 855
10) 845

Solution

Volume of one sheet = length* width* thickness
= 80 cm.* 60 cm.* 0.1 cm.
= 480 cm.3
Total volume = 0.4632 m3
No. of sheets = 0.4632 m3/ 0.000480 m3
= 965

Correct Option: 5 Best Solution (3)