Veronica's science class is studying density. Each student is asked to bring in an object to determine its density. Veronica brings in a brick that weights two pounds and is 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall. Becky brings in a block of wood that weights 3 pounds and is 1 foot long, 2 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Which is a true statement?

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Which statement is true? A.The block is twice the volume of the brick and more than double the mass so the brick is less dense than the block. B.The Brick has a greater volume than the block and a smaller mass so the brick is less dense than the block. C.The Block has a smaller volume than the brick and is more dense than the block. D.The Brick is half the volume of the block but more than half the mass so the brick is more dense than the block.
Veronica's science class is studying density. Each student is
asked to bring in an object to determine its density.
Veronica brings in a brick that weights two pounds and is 6
inches long, 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
Becky brings in a block of wood that weights 3 pounds and is
1 foot long, 2 inches wide and 3 inches tall.
Which is a true statement?
Transcribed Image Text:Veronica's science class is studying density. Each student is asked to bring in an object to determine its density. Veronica brings in a brick that weights two pounds and is 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall. Becky brings in a block of wood that weights 3 pounds and is 1 foot long, 2 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Which is a true statement?
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