SOLUTION: Please help me solve this word problem: Paul needs to store a box that measures 1 1/2 yards on each side. What is the volume of the box in cubic yards?

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Question 665598: Please help me solve this word problem: Paul needs to store a box that measures 1 1/2 yards on each side. What is the volume of the box in cubic yards?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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a box that measures 1+%281%2F2%29yards=1.5yards on each side; so, the volume of the box is:
V=1.5yards%2A1.5yards%2A1.5yards=3.375yards%5E3