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Two similar solids have a scale factor of 3:4. What is the ratio of their volumes, expressed in lowest terms?

Respuesta :

The ratio of the volumes will be equal to the ratio of the cubes of the sides. Thus:
Volume ratio:
3³: 4³
27 : 64

Answer:

The ratio of their volumes is equal to [tex]\frac{27}{64}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its volumes is equal to the scale factor elevated to the cube

Let

z-----> the scale factor

x------> the volume of the dilated figure

y-------> the volume of the original figure

so

[tex]z^{3}=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

we have

[tex]z=\frac{3}{4}[/tex]

substitute

[tex](\frac{3}{4})^{3}=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

[tex](\frac{27}{64})=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

therefore

The ratio of their volumes is equal to [tex]\frac{27}{64}[/tex]