SOLUTION: A rectangular box measures 6ft by 8ft by 2ft. Explain whether doubling a side from 6ft to 12ft would double the volume of the box.

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Question 875591: A rectangular box measures 6ft by 8ft by 2ft. Explain whether doubling a side from 6ft to 12ft would double the volume of the box.

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, since the volume of the box is,

If you double either the length or the width or the height,



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