document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1160464>Question 1160464</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 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? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "To get the volume of a box, we multiply the length width and height. I'll treat \"2 & 1/2\" as 2.5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A = old volume = 3*6*12 = 18*12 = 216 cubic inches<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B = new volume = 2.5*5*10 = 12.5*10 = 125 cubic inches<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C = difference in volumes = A - B = 216 - 125 = 91\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "<font color=red>The volume is reduced by 91 cubic inches.</font><BR>\n" );
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