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A filing cabinet is 2 yards long by 2 feet wide by 48 inches high. What is the volume of the filing cabinet in cubic inches? Enter your answer in the box.

User Ji Fang
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Answer:

82944 in^3

Explanation:

Volume = length x breadth x height

Before volume can be calculated, feet and yards needs to be converted to inches

1 yard = 36 inches

2 x 36 = 72 inches

1 foot = 12 inches

2 x 12 = 24 inches

Volume = 72 x 48 x 24 = 82944 in^3

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