Question

How to find the scale factor, ratio of area, & ratio of volume?

Answer 1

Explanation:

If the scale factor of two similar solids is a: b:. then

(1) the ratio of corresponding perimeters is a:b

(2) the ratio of the base areas, of the lateral areas, and of the total areas is
`a^2: b^2`

(3) the ratio of the volumes is
`a^3:b^3`