Multiple choice

A cubic casting of 50 mm side undergoes volumetric solidification shrinkage and volumetric solid contraction of 4% and 6% respectively. No riser is used. Assume uniform cooling in all directions. The side of the cube after solidification and contraction is

  1. 48.32 mm

  2. 49.90 mm

  3. 49.94 mm

  4. 49.96 mm

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