SOLUTION: If all the linear dimensions of a right circular cone are increased by 140%, then what is the percentage increase in volume? Thanks for the help.

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Question 944324: If all the linear dimensions of a right circular cone are increased by 140%, then what is the percentage increase in volume?
Thanks for the help.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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You multiply each dimension by 1.4 (that's equivalent to 140%)

so the volume increases by (1.4)^3 = 2.744 cubic units