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Block Counting

BLOCK COUNTING

These 3-D–based questions have you counting lots and lots of blocks: some
that you can see, and other hidden blocks that you need to assume are
present. Start at the bottom level, counting each block, one at a time. It is
helpful to make a note in the margin, such as “Level 1 = 23.” Next, check out
the second level up, again counting each box, one at a time. Record a value for
“Level 2 = _____” in the margin. Work your way upward to the topmost layer.
Finally, tally up all of your numbers. Keeping track of each level in an organized
manner will help you feel secure about your answer so you won’t have to re-
do the question. Face it, you’re not going to want to do these questions twice!
This first sample question has a pyramid-like
structure with one center column four blocks high
(that center block isn’t resting on the edges of the
surrounding columns) and four symmetrical sides,
consisting of six blocks each, that gradually step
down one block at a time giving you a total of 28
blocks. A good way to attack this problem would be
to start at the outside where you can see that there
is only one block resting on the plane and work
your way inward counting the columns as they step
up.
Concepts :

 Layer-by-Layer Analysis: Breaking down the 3D structure


into 2D layers for easier counting.

 Visualization: Using mental or physical sketches to help in


counting hidden or partially obscured cubes.

 Summation: Adding up the number of cubes from each


layer to get the total.
To accurately count the number of cubes in a given 3D figure like the one shown, it's
important to break down the structure and methodically count each visible and hidden
cube. Here are the steps and concepts to follow:

1. Understand the Structure:

The figure is a 3D representation of cubes stacked in layers.

We must account for all cubes, even those that might be obscured or hidden by others.

2. Break Down by Layers:

Divide the structure into horizontal layers (slices).

Count the number of cubes in each layer individually, starting from the topmost layer and
moving down to the bottommost layer.

3. Count Visible Cubes in Each Layer:


UCEED-2015
UCEED-2018
UCEED-2019

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