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Gabriel models the volume of a popcorn box as a right rectangular prism. Its dimensions are 3 in by 2 3/4 in by 5 in. How many cubic inches of popcorn would it hold when it is full? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.​

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Answer: 41.3 cubic inches

Step-by-step explanation:

The mixed number 2 3/4 is equivalent to 2.75 in decimal form.

volume = length*width*height

volume = 3*2.75*5

volume = 41.25

This rounds to 41.3 when rounding to the nearest tenth.

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