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Geometery : Volume of Cubes and Area of Triangle

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A large cube is 2 feet on each edge. How many cubes - one inch on each edge- will it take to fill the large cube?

If the base of a triangle is increased by 20% and the altitude to that base is decreased by 40% then by what percent is the area changed?
Is that an increase or a decrease?
Decrease by 30%. Is this correct?

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The number of cubes that can fit in a larger cube is investigated. The effect of length on triangel area is examined. The solution is detailed and well presented.

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