A tank is replaced by a geometrically similar tank with every internal length 20% greater. A supplie

Question

A tank is replaced by a geometrically similar tank with every internal length 20% greater. A supplier claims that the capacity is 60% greater. Calculate the actual percentage increase in capacity and explain whether the claim is correct.[3]

Accepted Answer

$72.8\%$; the 60% claim is incorrect.

Comparing increased lengths and capacity

Comparing increased lengths and capacity

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