Problema Solution
The dimensions of the larger balloon are twice those of the smaller balloon. If the volume of the smaller balloon is 50 cubic inches, what is the volume of the larger balloon ?
Answer provided by our tutors
we will consider the balloons to be spheres
let
r1 = the radius of the smaller balloon
r2 = the radius of the larger balloon
V1 = 50 in^3 the volume of the smaller balloon
V2 = the volume of the larger balloon
V1 = (4/3) r1^3 pi
4/3) r1^3 pi = 50
the dimensions of the larger balloon are twice those of the smaller balloon
r2 = 2r1
V2 = (4/3)( 2*r1)^3 pi
V2 = (4/3)*8*r1^3 pi
V2 = 8*V1
V2 = 8*50
V2 = 400 in^3
the volume of the larger balloon is 400 cubic inches.