A glass vase weighs 0.33 lb. How much does a similarly shaped vase of the same glass weigh if each dimension is 5 times as large?

a. 1.65 lb b. 41.25 lb c 8.25 lb d. 206.25 lb

If someone could show how they did it I would appreciate it as well.

Question

A glass vase weighs 0.33 lb. How much does a similarly shaped vase of the same glass weigh if each dimension is 5 times as large?

a. 1.65 lb      b. 41.25 lb      c 8.25 lb     d. 206.25 lb

If someone could show how they did it I would appreciate it as well.

dumbcow · Answer

well the volume would be 5^3 times as large, and assuming weight or mass is increases proportionately to volume then larger vase weighs 0.33*125 = 41.25

anonymous · Answer

Thanks. I understand it now.