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Question 284794: Elaine has two suitcases that are
similar rectangular solids. The
length of the second suitcase is
twice the length of the first
suitcase. If the first suitcase has
a volume of 1568 cubic inches,
what is the volume of the
second suitcase in cubic inches?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
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Elaine has two suitcases that are
similar rectangular solids. The
length of the second suitcase is
twice the length of the first
suitcase. If the first suitcase has
a volume of 1568 cubic inches,
what is the volume of the
second suitcase in cubic inches?
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1st suitcase: lwh = 1568
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2nd suitcase:(2l)(wh) 2(1568) = 3136 cu in
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
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if the two solids are similar all measurements are proportional.
so if the length is double so is the width and height
2^3=8 so the volume is 8 times the first not just double.
2*L*2W*2H=8*L*W*H
8*1568=volume of second sutcase