Tripling the Linear Size of an Object Multiplies Its Area

question 16

Multiple Choice

Tripling the linear size of an object multiplies its area by

• A)3 and its volume by 9.
• B)9 and its volume by 18.
• C)9 and its volume by 27.
• D)27 and its volume by 81.
• E)none of the above

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