Two similar solids have a scale factor of 6 : 7. What is the ratio of their volumes, expressed in lowest terms?

Verified Answer :

Answer:

The ratio of their volumes is equal to \(\frac{216}{343}\)  

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

If two solids are similar, then the ratio of its volumes is equal to the scale factor elevated to the cube

Let

z-----> the scale factor

x/y----> the ratio of its volumes

so

\(z^{3}=\frac{x}{y}\)

we have

\(z=\frac{6}{7}\)

substitute

\((\frac{6}{7})^{3}=\frac{x}{y}\)

\((\frac{216}{343})=\frac{x}{y}\)

rewrite

\(\frac{x}{y}=(\frac{216}{343})\) -----> the fraction is irreducible

Answer:

216:343 or 216/343. Verified by correct test results.