SOLUTION: A cube has a volume of v. If each side length is decreased by 20%, the volume of this new cube would be approximately what percent of V?
a. 32%
b. 43%
c. 51%
d. 64%
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Question 995821: A cube has a volume of v. If each side length is decreased by 20%, the volume of this new cube would be approximately what percent of V?
a. 32%
b. 43%
c. 51%
d. 64%
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Be careful with your typing. v and V are not and never will be the same thing.
If you reduce each edge by 20%, then each edge is 80% of the original, so
^3)
Just do the arithmetic.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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