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If the length of each side of a regular tetrahedron is 12 cm, then the volume of the tetrahedron is

A. 144√2 cm3

B. 72√2 cm3

C. 8√2 cm3

D. 12√2 cm3

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Volume of tetrahedron}} = \frac{{{a^3}}}{{6\sqrt 2 }} \cr & = \frac{{{{12}^3}}}{{6\sqrt 2 }} \cr & = \frac{{1728}}{{6\sqrt 2 }} \cr & = 144\sqrt 2 {\text{ c}}{{\text{m}}^3} \cr} $$

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