A cube of side 6 cm is cut in to a number of cubes, each of side 2 cm. The number of cubes will be: 

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  1. 6
  2. 9
  3. 12
  4. 27

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Option 4 : 27

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Given:

Side of big cube = 6 cm

Side of small cube = 2 cm

Now,

Number of small cubes = (\({Side\ of\ big\ cube \ \over Side\ of\ small\ cube}\))3

⇒ (6/2)= (3)3

Number of small cubes = 27

Hence, the correct answer is "27".

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