SOLUTION: The proportion is 1:54. I have 2 rectangular prisms the larger one has a surface area of 12936 inches squared, and the volume is 27588 inches cubed. how would I find the surface ar

Question 184841: The proportion is 1:54. I have 2 rectangular prisms the larger one has a surface area of 12936 inches squared, and the volume is 27588 inches cubed. how would I find the surface area and volume of the smaller shape.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Having a proportion of ,
then divide the Larger prism by 54 , then you get the values for the Smaller prism.
For AREA

For VOLUME

Let's check:

Cross multiply:

, Proportional
Also,

, Proportional
Thank you,
Jojo
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