SOLUTION: In a rectangular solid, how many times greater is the volume if you double the length?

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Question 565022: In a rectangular solid, how many times greater is the volume if you double the length?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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V = LWH

V = (2L)WH

V = 2*(LWH)


The original volume is LWH, so the new volume is twice that.


So if you double the length, then the volume doubles.