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The volume of a triangular prism is 84 cubic inches. What is the volume of a similar prism that is smaller by a scale 1/2

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I'm not entirely sure but since the proportions are halved, the volume may be (84/2) = 42
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Answer:10.5 in3

Step-by-step explanation: If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its volumes is equal to the scale factor elevated to the cube

V=84x (1/2)^3

V=10.5 in3

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