Question 30
A regular tetrahedron of edge 2 m has all four corners cut off by planes meeting each incident edge 1 m from that corner. The remaining solid is the pictured regular octahedron. What is its volume divided by the original tetrahedron’s volume?
Original printed choices: A) 4/5; B) 3/4; C) 2/3; D) 5/8; E) 1/3
Editorial note: Explain whether the printed question and choices are consistent. Give the literal mathematical result and distinguish any intended correction.
Original printed choices: A) 4/5; B) 3/4; C) 2/3; D) 5/8; E) 1/3
Editorial note: Explain whether the printed question and choices are consistent. Give the literal mathematical result and distinguish any intended correction.