The ratio of the volumes of two similar pyramids is 27:8. find the scale factor of the pyramids.

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GhostDerfel · Answer 1 · 2019-04-27T01:31:55+0000

The scale factor of the pyramids will be calculated as follows:
scale factor=∛(volume scale factor)
but
volume scale factor=27/8
hence:
scale factor=∛(27/8)=∛(3³/2³)=3/2
Answer: 3/2

The ratio of the volumes of two similar pyramids is 27:8. find the scale factor of the pyramids.

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