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Problem Analysis:
We are given a cuboid with dimensions 4 x 3 x 3 cm. The opposite faces of dimensions 4 x 3 are colored yellow, the opposite faces of other dimensions 4 x 3 are colored red, and the opposite faces of dimensions 3 x 3 are colored green. We need to determine how many small cubes will have no face colored.
Key Points:
- Cuboid dimensions: 4 x 3 x 3 cm
- Opposite faces of dimensions 4 x 3 are colored yellow
- Opposite faces of other dimensions 4 x 3 are colored red
- Opposite faces of dimensions 3 x 3 are colored green
- Small cubes have a side length of 1 cm
Explanation:
To solve this problem, we need to consider the dimensions of the cuboid and the color patterns mentioned.
Dimensions of the Cuboid:
The cuboid has dimensions 4 x 3 x 3 cm. This means it has 4 layers along the length, 3 layers along the width, and 3 layers along the height.
Color Patterns:
Based on the given information, we can determine the color patterns of the faces of the cuboid.
Yellow Colored Faces:
The opposite faces of dimensions 4 x 3 are colored yellow. This means the top and bottom faces of the cuboid, which have dimensions 4 x 3, are yellow.
Red Colored Faces:
The opposite faces of other dimensions 4 x 3 are colored red. This means the front and back faces of the cuboid, which have dimensions 4 x 3, are red.
Green Colored Faces:
The opposite faces of dimensions 3 x 3 are colored green. This means the left and right faces of the cuboid, which have dimensions 3 x 3, are green.
Small Cubes:
The cuboid is cut into small cubes with a side length of 1 cm. To determine how many small cubes will have no face colored, we need to understand the arrangement of the cubes within the cuboid.
Arrangement of Small Cubes:
Since the cuboid has dimensions 4 x 3 x 3 cm, it will have 4 x 3 x 3 = 36 small cubes in total. Let's visualize the arrangement of these small cubes within the cuboid:
- The cuboid has 4 layers along the length, with each layer having 3 x 3 small cubes.
- In each layer, the small cubes are arranged in a 3 x 3 grid.
- Therefore, there are 4 layers x (3 x 3 small cubes per layer) = 36 small cubes in total.
Small Cubes with No Face Colored:
To determine the number of small cubes with no face colored, we need to consider the color patterns mentioned earlier.
- Yellow Colored Faces: The top and bottom faces of the cuboid, which have dimensions 4 x 3, are yellow. This means that all the small cubes in the top and bottom layers will have at least one yellow face.
- Red Colored Faces: The front and back faces of the cuboid, which have dimensions 4 x 3,