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A box of cereal measures 3 by 8 by 10 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 2 by 7 by 8 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?
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A box of cereal measures 3 by 8 by 10 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 2 by 7 by 8 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?

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128 cubic inches..hoped this helped 
User Gjorgi Kjosev
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volume of original box: 3 *8 *10 = 240 cubic inches

volume of new box: 2 *7 *8 = 112 cubic inches

240 - 112 = 128

volume is reduced by 128 cubic inches

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