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10. If the total sum of numbers on opposite faces of a cubical block is always 7, find the figure which is correct.

2 3 3 5

6 1 6 4 1 5 3 2

(a) (b) (c) (d)

4.. Box / diCe ConstruCtion

Very often these problems in which an examinee is given a figure with a specific design and the candidate is asked to
identify the cube or cuboids that will be formed by folding the designed figure or to identify which number may appear
behind the number. Below there are few forms of a box or cube which helps you to understand the patterns.
Pattern 1:

1 1
3 2 3 4

2 5 4 or 5 1
6 6 2 3 4
1. Lies opposite of 5
5
2. Lies opposite of 4
6
3. Lies opposite of 6
Pattern 2:

1 1 1

2 3 2 3 2 3
5 4 or 5 4 5
6 6 4 6

1. Lies opposite of 5 As we change the numbers of the faces, then

3. Lies opposite of 6 1. Lies opposite of 4
2. Lies opposite of 4 3. Lies opposite of 6
2. Lies opposite of 5

Pattern 3:

1
2
3 4
5
6

1
2
3 4
5
6