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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The prism has a volume of 120 cm3. What would the volume of the prism be if each dimension were halved http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1576000_1576500/1576123/1/8a734e53ead4a48c0f07362bd02230ca988b7352/MS_IMB-1400114-1121004.jpg

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@tylermcmullen23

OpenStudy (welshfella):

apply the factor 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/8

OpenStudy (welshfella):

120 * 1/8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

216?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

no its 120 * 1/8 = 120 / 8

OpenStudy (welshfella):

its going to be a lot smaller than 120

OpenStudy (anonymous):

15?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh i get it know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there are 3 dimensions, and each is halved is what he is saying.

OpenStudy (welshfella):

good

OpenStudy (welshfella):

yes

OpenStudy (welshfella):

thats why half is multiplied by itself 3 times

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thx guys

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it was mainly him, lol, but no problem

OpenStudy (welshfella):

yw

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yyyyeeessssss 100%

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i was soooo worried that i wasn't going to pass

OpenStudy (anonymous):

anymore or no?

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