Cliff is constructing two similar boxes shaped as similar rectangular prisms. The smaller box has a height of 15 inches and a square base of side length 12 inches.

If the larger box has a height of 20 inches, what is its volume?
Answer

1620 cubic inches

3840 cubic inches

5120 cubic inches

6400 cubic inches

Question

Cliff is constructing two similar boxes shaped as similar rectangular prisms. The smaller box has a height of 15 inches and a square base of side length 12 inches.
 
If the larger box has a height of 20 inches, what is its volume?
Answer
		
1620 cubic inches
		
3840 cubic inches
		
5120 cubic inches
		
6400 cubic inches

anonymous · Answer

can you determine the ratio of the height for the two boxes?

anonymous · Answer

i don't know

anonymous · Answer

do you know what a ratio is?

anonymous · Answer

yesss

anonymous · Answer

i need an equation or formula  to go by i took this test once but they lost my test and i havnt taken since ( forever ago)

anonymous · Answer

then you should be able to tell me what the ratio of the heights for each box is.  this information will help solve the problem

anonymous · Answer

ok. thank-you i will figure it out.

anonymous · Answer

alright.  let me know if you need help.

anonymous · Answer

ok will do.