SOLUTION: Use proportions to solve The ratio of the edges of two similar pyramids is 10:1, and the volume of the smaller one is 5ft(cubed). find the volume of the larger one.

Question 991556: Use proportions to solve
The ratio of the edges of two similar pyramids is 10:1, and the volume of the smaller one is 5ft(cubed). find the volume of the larger one.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ratio of the edges of two similar pyramids is 10:1, and the volume of the smaller one is 5ft(cubed). find the volume of the larger one.
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Volume is a function of the cube of edge length.
10 times length --> 10^3 times the volume.

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