SOLUTION: I buy 30 ft3 of stuffing for a crafts project, but the instructions are in in3. How many in3 of fabric do I have?

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Question 994728: I buy 30 ft3 of stuffing for a crafts project, but the instructions are in in3. How many in3 of fabric do I have?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since one linear foot equals 12in, the cube measures 12in wide by 12in deep by 12in high. To compute the volume in cubic inches, multiply the length, width, and height.
So, 12in%2A12in%2A+12in=1728in%5E2.

30ft%5E3+=30%2A1728in%5E3=51840in%5E3