We know that the 15% of missing pencils is equal to 9
we can use this formula
9/x = 15/100
Then cross multiply
15x = 900
x = 60
There were orignally 60 pencils
The volume of the second prism is 576 cubic centimeters. Since both prisms have the same height, I solved for the height using the data given with the first prism (I got 6 centimeters for the height). And then I calculated for the volume of the second prism.
Answer:
0.5333333
Step-by-step explanation:
The pounds increased 1.6 hope this helped