SOLUTION: Amanda bought a box with a volume of 10 cubic inches. she then bought another box that is twice as long, twice as wide, and twice as deep. what is the volume of the new box?

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Question 942239: Amanda bought a box with a volume of 10 cubic inches. she then bought another box that is twice as long, twice as wide, and twice as deep. what is the volume of the new box?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +s+ = a side of the 1st cube
+s%5E3+=+10+ in3
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The 2nd box:
+2s%2A2s%2A2s+=+8%2As%5E3+
+8%2As%5E3+=+8%2A10+ in3
+8%2A10+=+80+ in3