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A rectangular prism has a surface area of 8 square feet. A similar rectangular prism has a surface area of 200 square feet. How many times larger are the dimensions of the larger prism?

25
625
5
10

User Ousoo
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Answer:

5

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User BenTobin
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Answer:

  • C. 5

Explanation:

The area is the product of two dimensions.

If the ratio of sides is k, then the ratio of areas is k²

We have:

  • k² = 200/8
  • k² = 25
  • k = √25
  • k = 5

Correct choice is C

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