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?

3840 cubic inches
6400 cubic inches
1620 cubic inches
5120 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?

3840 cubic inches
6400 cubic inches
1620 cubic inches
5120 cubic inches

hero · Answer

I'm pretty sure you're smart enough to figure this out

anonymous · Answer

:( I suck at this volume/LA/SA crap.

hero · Answer

Are you sure you need that for this?

anonymous · Answer

no um, lemme go back and look at this again

hero · Answer

I figured it out without needing LA or SA.

hero · Answer

There's a fundamental rule about similar polygons you should have remembered.

anonymous · Answer

I'm stupid, it's 5120..

anonymous · Answer

lol, thanks for pushing me

hero · Answer

I would rather you say that I "helped" you rather than "pushed" you. Pushed you implies that I physically used my hands to try to push you down and make you fall. Can be interpreted with a negative connotation.

hero · Answer

Remember, this is an international site with many students who understand English as a second language, so you have to be careful how you state things and describe what you mean.

anonymous · Answer

sorry, thanks for helping me.

hero · Answer

Equally, I have to be careful with my signs :D