Math Problem Statement

Last year Gill’s cylindrical 21st birthday cake wasn’t big enough to feed all her friends. This year she will double the radius and triple the height.

What will be the ratio of the volume of this year’s birthday cake to the volume of last year’s cake? Leave your ratio in its simplest form.

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume of Cylinders
Ratios

Formulas

Volume of a Cylinder: V = πr^2h

Theorems

Scaling Theorem for Volumes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12