SSAT Math Question 183: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 183

2. A box was made in the form of a cube. If a second cubical box has inside dimensions three times those of the first box, how many times as much does it contain?

  • A. 3
  • B. 9
  • C. 12
  • D. 27

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The correct answer is (D). If the second box has each dimension three times that of the first box, then its volume is 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 times as great.

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