Two cubes are of sides 6 inches and 8 inches respectively. Find the ratio of (a) their sides, (b) their areas on one face, (c) their volumes.

Toriningen asked Jun 3, 2022

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Toriningen asked Jun 3, 2022

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Answer:

a. the ratio of the sides is 6: 8, or 3:4

b. the ratio of the surfaces is
(6* 6)/(8*8) or 9:16, the square of the ratio of the sides.

c. the ratio of the volumes is
(6*6*6)/(8*8*8) or 27:64, the cube of the ratio of the sides.

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