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Question 1001899: Good day! Can you help me solve this question?
The areas of two similar tetrahedrons are 24 sq. in and 96 sq. in., find the ratio of their volumes.

Thank you!
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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area ratio = 24/96 = 1/4

side ratio = sqrt(1/4) = 1/2

volume ratio = (1/2)^3 = 1/8