The volumes of two cylindrical cans of the same shape vary as the cubes of their radii. If a can with a six-inch radius holds 1 1/2 pints, how many gallons will a similar can with a 24-inch radius hold?

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anonymous · Answer

i cant get but i'll say to you tmrow

anonymous · Answer

ya so it wiil be the similar can with 24 inch radius can hold 6 pints

anonymous · Answer

varies with the cube!

anonymous · Answer

96 pints, sorry my first answer was wrong

anonymous · Answer

that is, 24 is four times as large as 6, so your volume will be 
$$4^3=64 $$ times as large

anonymous · Answer

I forgot that it was cubed

anonymous · Answer

$$64\times 1.5 = 96$$

anonymous · Answer

@satellite73 thanks for reminding it was cubed