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Let the smallest side length be <math>x</math>. Then the volume is <math>x \cdot 3x \cdot 4x =12x^3</math>. If <math>x=2</math>, then <math>12x^3 = 96 \implies \boxed{\textbf{(D) } 96.}</math> | Let the smallest side length be <math>x</math>. Then the volume is <math>x \cdot 3x \cdot 4x =12x^3</math>. If <math>x=2</math>, then <math>12x^3 = 96 \implies \boxed{\textbf{(D) } 96.}</math> | ||
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| + | As seen in the first solution, we end up with <math>12x^3</math>. Taking the answer choices and dividing by <math>12</math>, we get | ||
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Contents
Problem
A rectangular box has integer side lengths in the ratio 
. Which of the following could be the volume of the box?
Solution
Let the smallest side length be 
. Then the volume is 
. If 
, then 
Solution 2
As seen in the first solution, we end up with 
. Taking the answer choices and dividing by 
, we get
See Also
| 2016 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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