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If the ratio of the volumes of two cubes is 8 : 125, then the ratio of their edges is :

The ratio of edges of two cubes is the cube root of the ratio of their volumes: \(\sqrt[3]{8} : \sqrt[3]{125} = 2 : 5\).

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If the ratio of the volumes of two cubes is 8 : 125, then the ratio of their edges is :

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The ratio of edges of two cubes is the cube root of the ratio of their volumes: 83:1253=2:5\sqrt[3]{8} : \sqrt[3]{125} = 2 : 5.

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