document.write( "Question 937096: A pencil box has a length of 10 inches and a volume of 64 cubic inches. A similar pencil box has a volume of 512 cubic inches.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #570628 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A pencil box has a length of 10 inches and a volume of 64 cubic inches. A similar pencil box has a volume of 512 cubic inches.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "What is the length of the similar pencil box? \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( "The volume is 8 times, 512/64 \n" ); document.write( "Volume is a function of the cube of the dimensions. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "--> dimensions are 2x \n" ); document.write( "Length = 2*10 = 20 inches \n" ); document.write( "==================== \n" ); document.write( "That's a BIG pencil box. I hope it has wheels. \n" ); document.write( " |