SOLUTION: The dimensions of a cube are increased so that they are 2.5 times longer. If the original cube had a volume of 8in3, what is the volume of the new cube?

Question 319831: The dimensions of a cube are increased so that they are 2.5 times longer. If the
original cube had a volume of 8in3, what is the volume of the new cube?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The dimensions of a cube are increased so that they are 2.5 times longer. If the
original cube had a volume of 8in3, what is the volume of the new cube?
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2.5 times longer = 3.5 times as long
The volume is a function of the cube of the radius.

= 343 cubic inches

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