A rectangular prism has dimensions 2, 3, and 4. If every dimension is doubled, by what factor does volume change?
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is .
- Identify the solid and measurements: Choose the appropriate dimensions, base area, radius, height, or edge length.
- Apply the volume or surface-area formula: Volume scales by the cube of the linear factor: .
- Check units and reasonableness: Use cubic units for volume, square units for surface area, and check that the result matches the scale of the solid.
Volume scales by the cube of the linear factor: .
