SOLUTION: The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula V=πr2h. If r is increased by 50% and the height is reduced by 25%, what will happen to the volume? What is the constant of variati

Question 1172686: The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula V=πr2h. If r is increased by 50% and the height is reduced by 25%, what will happen to the volume? What is the constant of variation?
Answer by ikleyn(52812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The multiplicative factor of increasing the volume is


     = 1.6875.      ANSWER

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