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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Flores · Answer 1 · 2021-10-22T22:24:41+0000

Work Shown:

A = old volume (large volume)

A = length*width*height = 7*9*7 = 441 cubic inches

B = new volume (smaller volume)

B = length*width*height = 8*5*5 = 200 cubic inches

C = change in volume = amount volume is reduced

C = A - B = 441-200 = 221 cubic inches