SOLUTION: Two containers are geometrically similar. The height of the smaller one is 8 cm while the larger one is 12 cm. The containers are filled with paint. The cost of the larger one is $
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Question 854772: Two containers are geometrically similar. The height of the smaller one is 8 cm while the larger one is 12 cm. The containers are filled with paint. The cost of the larger one is $40.50. Find the cost of smaller container.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Smaller and larger sizes are not proportional to costs. Bad problem.
Oftentimes you can pay $30 for a gallon and $10 for a quart.
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