SOLUTION: A cylinder 4in. in diameter and 6in. high holds 1 pound of oatmeal. To the nearest ounce, how much oatmeal will a similar 10in-high cylinder hold? (Hint: 1 lb = 16 oz)

SOLUTION: A cylinder 4in. in diameter and 6in. high holds 1 pound of oatmeal. To the nearest ounce, how much oatmeal will a similar 10in-high cylinder hold? (Hint: 1 lb = 16 oz)

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Question 608034: A cylinder 4in. in diameter and 6in. high holds 1 pound of oatmeal. To the nearest ounce, how much oatmeal will a similar 10in-high cylinder hold?
(Hint: 1 lb = 16 oz)
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the volume changes as the cube of the linear measure

x / 16 = (10 / 6)^3
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