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Kabir claims any 6 squares joined edge to edge will always fold into a cube. His friend disagrees.
Which statement is correct?

Class 8Nets of SolidsGeometry
  • AOnly some arrangements of 6 squares fold into a cube; not all do
  • BEvery arrangement of 6 squares folds into a cube
  • CNo arrangement of 6 squares folds into a cube
  • DExactly 6 arrangements fold into a cube

Step-by-Step Solution

Although a cube needs 6 squares, only 11 of the many possible arrangements actually fold up into a cube.
Answer: A) Only some arrangements of 6 squares fold into a cube; not all do

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