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Two jugs are similar in shape and their heights are in the ratio 2 : 3. The smaller jug holds 240 mL when full. How many mL does the larger jug hold?

Competition practiceAreas & Volumes
  • A360
  • B810
  • C540
  • D720

Step-by-Step Solution

Capacities of similar solids are in the ratio of the cubes of corresponding lengths: : 27. So the larger jug holds mL.
Answer: B) 810

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