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Sheet # 834


The geometric solid to the left can be constructed using toothpicks and mini marshmallows. A toothpick is used for each edge and a marshmallow joins the toothpicks together at each vertex.


1. One marshmallow will be used at each vertex. How many marshmallows will be needed for the entire cube.

A. 4 marshmallows

B. 8 marshmallows

C. 12 marshmallows

D. 64 marshmallows


2. One toothpick will be used as each edge of the cube. How many toothpicks will be needed for the entire cube?

A. 4 toothpicks

B. 8 toothpicks

C. 12 toothpicks

D. 64 toothpicks


3. Each marshmallow vertex will join together how many toothpick edges?

A. 1 edge

B. 2 edges

C. 3 edges

D. 4 edges