Surface of cubes

Peter molded a cuboid of 2 cm, 4cm, and 9cm of plasticine. Then the plasticine was split into two parts in a ratio of 1:8. From each piece made, a cube. In what ratio are the surfaces of these cubes?

Correct answer:

p =  1:4

Step-by-step explanation:

V=2 4 9=72 cm3 V1=1+81 V=1+81 72=8 cm3 V2=1+88 V=1+88 72=64 cm3  a1=3V1=38=2 cm a2=3V2=364=4 cm  S1=6 a12=6 22=24 cm S2=6 a22=6 42=96 cm p=S1/S2=24/96=41=0.25=1:4



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