SOLUTION: a rectangular piece of tin measures 36 in. by 25 in. a square measuring 4 in. by 4 in. is cut out of each corner and the sizes are folded to form a box. what is the volume of the b

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Question 285482: a rectangular piece of tin measures 36 in. by 25 in. a square measuring 4 in. by 4 in. is cut out of each corner and the sizes are folded to form a box. what is the volume of the box?
Answer by Deina(147) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

What do we know?

  • The formula for volume is Length * width * depth

  • l = 36 - 8 (2 corners)
  • w = 25 - 8 (2 corners)
  • d = 4

So:
+%2836-8%29%2A+%2825-8%29+%2A+4+=+V+
+28+%2A+17+%2A+4+=+V+
+476+%2A+4+=+V+
+1904+=+V+ and bob's your uncle!