The ratio of the length of two similar rectangular blocks is 2 : 3. If the volume of the larger block is 351cm3, then the volume of the other block is
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let x represent total vol. 2 : 3 = 2 + 3 = 5
\(\frac{3}{5}\)x = 351
x = \(\frac{351 \times 5}{3}\)
= 585
Volume of smaller block = \(\frac{2}{5}\) x 585
= 234.00
Let x represent total vol. 2 : 3 = 2 + 3 = 5
\(\frac{3}{5}\)x = 351
x = \(\frac{351 \times 5}{3}\)
= 585
Volume of smaller block = \(\frac{2}{5}\) x 585
= 234.00