SOLUTION: A rectangular box measures 6ft by 8ft by 2ft. Explain whether doubling a side from 6ft to 12ft would double the volume of the box.

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Question 875591: A rectangular box measures 6ft by 8ft by 2ft. Explain whether doubling a side from 6ft to 12ft would double the volume of the box.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, since the volume of the box is,
V%5B1%5D=L%2AW%2AH
If you double either the length or the width or the height,
V%5B2%5D=2%2A%28L%2AW%2AH%29
V%5B2%5D=2%2AV%5B1%5D