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<math>\textbf{(A) }\text{300 dollars} \qquad \textbf{(B) }\text{375 dollars} \qquad \textbf{(C) }\text{450 dollars} \qquad \textbf{(D) }\text{560 dollars}\qquad \textbf{(E) }\text{675 dollars}</math> | <math>\textbf{(A) }\text{300 dollars} \qquad \textbf{(B) }\text{375 dollars} \qquad \textbf{(C) }\text{450 dollars} \qquad \textbf{(D) }\text{560 dollars}\qquad \textbf{(E) }\text{675 dollars}</math> | ||
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The two-inch cube has a volume of <math>8</math> cubic inches, and the three-inch cube has a volume of <math>27</math> cubic inches. Thus, the three-inch cube has a weight that is <math>\frac{27}{8}</math> times that of the two-inch cube. Then its value is <math>\frac{27}{8} \cdot 200 = \boxed{\textbf{(E) }\text{675 dollars}}</math>. | The two-inch cube has a volume of <math>8</math> cubic inches, and the three-inch cube has a volume of <math>27</math> cubic inches. Thus, the three-inch cube has a weight that is <math>\frac{27}{8}</math> times that of the two-inch cube. Then its value is <math>\frac{27}{8} \cdot 200 = \boxed{\textbf{(E) }\text{675 dollars}}</math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:39, 4 April 2024
Problem
A two-inch cube 
of silver weighs 3 pounds and is worth 200 dollars. How much is a three-inch cube of silver worth?
Solution
The two-inch cube has a volume of 
cubic inches, and the three-inch cube has a volume of 
cubic inches. Thus, the three-inch cube has a weight that is 
times that of the two-inch cube. Then its value is 
.
~ cxsmi
See also
| 1997 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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