Problem of the Week 9-19

Season: 
9
Problem ID Number: 
19
Grade Levels: 
9-12

Two right rectangular prisms are similar. The smaller prism has a height of 5 inches and a base that measures 4 inches by 5 inches. The volume of the larger prism is 1562.5 cubic inches. 1) What is the side length ratio? 2) What are the dimensions of the larger prism? Be sure to show all work and answer each question using a complete sentence.

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