SOLUTION: A box of cereal measures 7 by 9 by 7 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 8 by 5 by 5 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?

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Question 1162742:
A box of cereal measures 7 by 9 by 7 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 8 by 5 by 5 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Volume of the box of cereal: 7%2A9%2A7inch%5E2

The smaller box volume: 8%2A5%2A5inch%5E2

You may be able to finish easily from this.