SOLUTION: A two-inch cube ( 2 x 2 x 2 ) of silver weighs 3 pounds and is worth $200. How much is a three-inch cube of silver worth? (A) $300 (B) $375 (C) $450 (D) $560 (E) $675

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Question 284721: A two-inch cube ( 2 x 2 x 2 ) of silver weighs 3 pounds and is worth $200.
How much is a three-inch cube of silver worth?
(A) $300 (B) $375 (C) $450 (D) $560 (E) $675

Found 2 solutions by mananth, richwmiller:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2inch cube volume = 8 cu. inches
3 inch cube volume = 27 cu. inches
2 inch cube ( 8cu.inches)cost 200
3 inch cube (27 cu. inches)will cost
27*200 /8
=675

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3*3*3=27 in^3
2*2*2= 8 in^3 3 lbs
27/8*200=$675 (E)