Area and Volume

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

Two similar solid figures have volumes in ratio 8:1258:125. What is the ratio of their corresponding linear dimensions?

  • A

    22:552\sqrt{2}:5\sqrt{5}

  • B

    4:254:25

  • C

    8:1258:125

  • D

    2:52:5

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Explanation

Cube root: 83:1253=2:5\sqrt[3]{8}:\sqrt[3]{125}=2:5.

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