SOLUTION: A box of cereal measures 7 by 9 by 7 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 8 by 5 by 5 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?

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A box of cereal measures 7 by 9 by 7 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 8 by 5 by 5 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Volume of the box of cereal:

The smaller box volume:

You may be able to finish easily from this.

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