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Three cubes with integer edge lengths are given. It is known that the sum of their surface areas is \(564 \ \text{cm}^2\). Then the possible values of the sum of their volumes are

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Three cubes with integer edge lengths are given. It is known that the sum of their surface areas is 564 cm2564 \ \text{cm}^2. Then the possible values of the sum of their volumes are
  1. 764 cm3764 \ \text{cm}^3 and 586 cm3586 \ \text{cm}^3
  2. 586 cm3586 \ \text{cm}^3 and 564 cm3564 \ \text{cm}^3
  3. 764 cm3764 \ \text{cm}^3 and 564 cm3564 \ \text{cm}^3
  4. 586 cm3586 \ \text{cm}^3 and 786 cm3786 \ \text{cm}^3

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - \(764 \ \text{cm}^3\) and \(586 \ \text{cm}^3\)
6(a^2+b^2+c^2) = 564 gives a^2+b^2+c^2 = 94; integer solutions are (9,3,2) and (7,6,3). Volumes: 729+27+8 = 764 and 343+216+27 = 586.

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