SOLUTION: A box of cereal measures 3 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 2 1/2 by 5 by 10 inches. By how much will the volume be red
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Question 1160464: A box of cereal measures 3 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 2 1/2 by 5 by 10 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To get the volume of a box, we multiply the length width and height. I'll treat "2 & 1/2" as 2.5
A = old volume = 3*6*12 = 18*12 = 216 cubic inches
B = new volume = 2.5*5*10 = 12.5*10 = 125 cubic inches
C = difference in volumes = A - B = 216 - 125 = 91
The volume is reduced by 91 cubic inches.
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