Mathematics
A and B are two similar containers with capacities 216 m3 and 1000 m3 respectively. The scale factor of B with respect to A is :
125 : 216
5 : 3
3 : 5
216 : 125
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Let scale factor of B with respect to A be k.
Given,
A and B are two similar containers with capacities 216 m3 and 1000 m3 respectively.
Volume of container B = k3 × Volume of container A
⇒ 1000 = k3 × 216
⇒ k3 =
⇒ k3 =
⇒ k = = 5 : 3.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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