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The area of the base of a cube is twice the area of the base of a second cube. What is the ratio of their volumes.

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Thank you! :)

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If the area of the base of one cube is twice that of the other, the ratio of their sides is s√2 to s

So, the ratio of their volumes is  (s√2)^3 / s^3  = (√2)^3  = 2√2

 

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Thank you! :)

JayyH Feb 10, 2015

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