Sergio has two similar cylindrical pots, Pot A and Pot B. The radius of Pot A is 16 inches, and the radius of Pot B is 4 inches. What is the ratio of the volume of Pot A to the volume of Pot B?

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anonymous · Answer

I got 32:8 but it doesn't seem correct?

sagewilson · Answer

Is any other information other than it's radius?

anonymous · Answer

No thats it :/

sagewilson · Answer

What made you say 32:8?

anonymous · Answer

thats what I got

sagewilson · Answer

You multiplied the ratio 16:4 by two to get 32:8 right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

sagewilson · Answer

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I think you might be right but I'm not sure I'll try getting someone to help you.

anonymous · Answer

thank you.

sagewilson · Answer

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