Question

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A rectangular prism has a surface area of 8 square feet. A similar rectangular prism has a surface area of 200 square feet. How many times larger are the dimensions of the larger prism?

25
625
5
10

Answer 1

Answer:

• C. 5

Step-by-step explanation:

The area is the product of two dimensions.

If the ratio of sides is k, then the ratio of areas is k²

We have:

• k² = 200/8
• k² = 25
• k = √25
• k = 5

Correct choice is C

Answer 2

Answer:

5

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