Question

2.10 volume ratios

Two Similar solids have a scale

factor of 8:11 what is the ratio of thier volumes,

expressed in lowest terms?

Answer 1

• 512 : 1331

Explanation:

The volume is the product of three dimensions, so the ratio of volumes is the cube of the scale factor:

• k = 8/11
• k³ = (8/11)³ = 512 / 1331