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If all three dimensions of a rectangular prism double, then the volume will be three times larger.

True or False?

User Neenad
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False

If the dimensions are 1 x 1 x 1, then the volume is 1 unit sq.

Double each, and you'll have 2 x 2 x 2, so the volume is 8 unit sq.

This is 8 times larger, not 3.

User Sanath Bharadwaj
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Answer:

False

Explanation:

If they all double its like 2³ so they go 8× higher so FALSE

User Babul Mirdha
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