SOLUTION: A cuboid has a volume of 2430 cm3. Its height is 10cm. The ratio of its length to its width is 3:1. Calculate the length of the cuboid.

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Question 1093584: A cuboid has a volume of 2430 cm3. Its height is 10cm. The ratio of its length to its width is 3:1. Calculate the length of the cuboid.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A cuboid has a volume of 2430 cm3. Its height is 10cm. The ratio of its length to its width is 3:1. Calculate the length of the cuboid.
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Vol = L*W*H = 2430
2430 = L*W*10
243 = L*W
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L = 3W
243 = 3W*W
W^2 = 81
W = 9
L = 27
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Is that not obvious?

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