A solid cube is painted yellow on all its faces. The cube is then cut into 60 smaller but equal pieces by making the minimum number of cuts. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
IThe minimum number of cuts is 9.
IIThe number of smaller pieces which are not painted on any face is 6.
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Question

A solid cube is painted yellow on all its faces. The cube is then cut into 60 smaller but equal pieces by making the minimum number of cuts. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

IThe minimum number of cuts is 9.
IIThe number of smaller pieces which are not painted on any face is 6.

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Accepted Answer

Option C: Both I and II