Two similar pipes are shown.

The small pipe has a radius of 10 feet and a height of 22 feet while the large pipe has a height of 33 feet. What is the volume of the large pipe in terms of π?

2,475π ft3

2,200π ft3

4,500π ft3

7,425π ft3

Question

Two similar pipes are shown.
 

 
The small pipe has a radius of 10 feet and a height of 22 feet while the large pipe has a height of 33 feet. What is the volume of the large pipe in terms of π?

 2,475π ft3

 2,200π ft3

 4,500π ft3

 7,425π ft3

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

k.  I think we need to set-up a proportion.

anonymous · Answer

key word is "similar".  That means that the height and diameter changed by the same amount.

anonymous · Answer

33:22 = x:10 ??

anonymous · Answer

If it didn't say that, then we would be stuck. =)

anonymous · Answer

LOl(: Would 3:22 = x:10  work?

anonymous · Answer

mmmm one second.  lemme double checck

anonymous · Answer

k, right idea, but a little different.

anonymous · Answer

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