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Problem Solving (PS) | Re: The edge of a cube is measured as 100 centimeters. This Measurement

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sayan640 wrote:

KarishmaB Can you please help on this question ?
SHould it not be 99*99*99 or 101*101*101 ? Not able to interpret it properly.gmatophobia MartyMurray

­Since you need maximum difference 101^3 is more appropriate but since you need an approximate, either will work just fine. 

EstimatedVolume\( =100^3\)

Max Actual Volume\( = 101^3 = (100 + 1)^3 = 100^3 +1 + 3*100 (100 +1)\) (Use (a+b)^3 formula)

We need to find the extra (what is more than 100^3) so ignore the first term. Since we are approximating, ignore 1's. 30,000 is extra.

Answer (B) 
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Statistics : Posted by KarishmaB • on 10 Jan 2024, 22:27 • Replies 9 • Views 1781



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