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Two similar solids have a scale factor of 6 : 7. What is the ratio of their volumes, expressed in lowest terms?

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Answer:

The ratio of their volumes is equal to [tex]\frac{216}{343}[/tex]  

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

If two solids are similar, then the ratio of its volumes is equal to the scale factor elevated to the cube

Let

z-----> the scale factor

x/y----> the ratio of its volumes

so

[tex]z^{3}=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

we have

[tex]z=\frac{6}{7}[/tex]

substitute

[tex](\frac{6}{7})^{3}=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

[tex](\frac{216}{343})=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

rewrite

[tex]\frac{x}{y}=(\frac{216}{343})[/tex] -----> the fraction is irreducible

Answer:

216:343 or 216/343. Verified by correct test results.