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Prism A and prism B are similar with a ratio of similarity of 2:3. If the volume of prism A is 36 cubic units, what is the volume of prism B?

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ratio of their
x = 27*36 / 8 volumes = 2^3 : 3^3 or 8:27

so 8/27 = 36/x

x = 27*36 / 8 = 121.8 cubic units
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