Christina has chosen a set of vases for her wedding registry. The vases are cylindrical and their dimensions (in inches) are as follows.

• Vase A: h = 12 and r = 3

• Vase B: h = 6 and r = 6

Which of the following statements about the volumes of the vases is true?

1. The volume of vase B is half the volume of vase A.

2. The volume of vase A is half the volume of vase B.

3. The volume of vase B is four times the volume of vase A.

4. The volumes of the two vases are equal.

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Emiliano

21 March, 00:14

Christina has chosen a set of vases for her wedding registry. The vases are cylindrical and their dimensions (in inches) are as follows.

• Vase A: h = 12 and r = 3

• Vase B: h = 6 and r = 6

Which of the following statements about the volumes of the vases is true?

1. The volume of vase B is half the volume of vase A.

2. The volume of vase A is half the volume of vase B.

3. The volume of vase B is four times the volume of vase A.

4. The volumes of the two vases are equal.

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Shayla Doyle · Answer 1

The answer is "The volumes of the two vases are equal"

This is because you do

12x3=36, 36/2=18 (divide by two because the radius is half)

6x6=36, 36/2 = 18

18=18