SOLUTION: a box measures 12cm by 10cm by 7cm on the outside. all 6 sides are 1cm thick. what is the inside volume of the box thanks

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Question 1201372: a box measures 12cm by 10cm by 7cm on the outside. all 6 sides are 1cm thick.
what is the inside volume of the box
thanks
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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The inside (empty) volume of the box is 

    (12-2)*(10-2)*(7-2) = 400 cubic centimeters.    ANSWER

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Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The interior dimensions are (12-2) x (10-2) x (7-2); the volume is 10*8*5 = 400 cubic cm.

ANSWER: 400 cm^3