Question

Three views of a stack of sugar cubes are shown below. What is the MINIMUM number of cubes that are required to produce this stack?

• A. 25
• B. 28
• C. 31
• D. 35

Hint:

To minimize cubes, always match the largest column height with the largest row height at their intersection. This dual-satisfaction technique reduces the count of high columns dramatically.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Honour all three views.
Place cubes only where the top, front and side silhouettes all demand one.
Step 2: Count the minimum.
Layer-by-layer this minimal stack needs 25 cubes.
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