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If two pyramids are similar and the ratio between the lengths of their edges is 4:9, what is the ratio of their volumes?

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(Volume_1)/(Volume_2) = ((Length_1)/(Length_2) )^3


(Volume_1)/(Volume_2) = ((4)/(9) )^3


(Volume_1)/(Volume_2) = (64)/(729)


Answer: Ratio = 64 : 729
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