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Scaling Three Dimensional Figures

In this topic, we will learn the concept of scaling in three dimensional figures. How to make scale models of solid figures and solving application problems based on the same is also covered.
Practice Question
1

An 8-inch cube is built from small cubes, each 2 in. on a side.
The surface area of the larger cube is ______ times that of the small cube.

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

4
B)

8
C)

16
D)

24
Practice Question
2

An architect builds a scale model of a building she is designing. The scale of the model is 1 inch = 5 feet. What is the scale factor from the model to the building?

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

40
B)

30
C)

60
D)

100
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