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If two similar cylindrical shaped cans hold 2 litres and 6.75 litres of liquid,and the diameter of the smaller one is 16 cm,what is the diameter of the laeger can?

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ratio of volumes = 6.75 / 2 = 3.375

ratio of diameters = cube root of 3.375 = 1.5

Diameter of larger can = 16 * 1.5 = 24 cm.
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