If the length of the radius and the height of a right circular cylinder are both tripled to form a larger cylinder, what is the ratio of the volume of the larger cylinder to the volume of the smaller cylinder? (Note: The two cylinders are said to be "similar.")

If the length of the radius and the height of a right circular cylinder are both tripled to form a larger cylinder, what is the ratio of the volume of the larger cylinder to the volume of the smaller cylinder? (Note: The two cylinders are said to be "similar.")

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 38E: If the length of the radius and the height of a right circular cylinder are both doubled to form a...

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