The volume of a rectangular box is given by the formula V=lwh, where l=length,w=width, and h=height. What happens to the volume if the length and height are doubled and the width tripled?

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anonymous · Answer

These are the answer choices

A. The volume increases by a factor of 12.
B. The volume increases by a factor of 6.
C. The volume increases by a factor of 10.
D. The volume increases by a factor of 8.

pfenn1 · Answer

$$V=(2l)(2h)(3w)=(2 \times 2 \times 3)lhw$$

anonymous · Answer

so are you saying it would be D?

pfenn1 · Answer

No, I wouldn't.  old V=lwh The new volume V=(2x2x3)(lwh)=(2x2x3)(old V)

anonymous · Answer

i dont get it....