# Scale factor

A prism with a volume of 1458 mm3 is scaled down to a volume of 16mm3. What is the scale factor in fraction form?

Correct result:

f =  0.2222

#### Solution:

$f=\sqrt[3]{\frac{16}{1458}}=\frac{2}{9}=0.2222$

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