Math Problem Statement

Below are two similar vases. The volume of the smaller vase is 0.8 litres. What is the volume of the larger vase?

Solution

If the two vases are similar, their shapes are geometrically similar, meaning that all corresponding dimensions are proportional. The ratio of their volumes is the cube of the ratio of their corresponding linear dimensions (such as height or radius).

Let’s denote:

  • Vs=0.8V_s = 0.8 liters as the volume of the smaller vase.
  • VlV_l as the unknown volume of the larger vase.
  • rsr_s and rlr_l as the corresponding linear dimensions (such as the height or radius) of the smaller and larger vases, respectively.

Since the volumes of similar objects are proportional to the cube of their linear dimensions:

VlVs=(rlrs)3\frac{V_l}{V_s} = \left( \frac{r_l}{r_s} \right)^3

To find the volume of the larger vase, we need the ratio rlrs\frac{r_l}{r_s}, which represents how much larger the linear dimensions of the larger vase are compared to the smaller one. If you provide this ratio or more information about their dimensions, we

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Proportions
Volume of Similar Figures

Formulas

Volume ratio formula: V_l / V_s = (r_l / r_s)^3

Theorems

The volume of similar figures is proportional to the cube of their corresponding linear dimensions.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10