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B. The manufacturer decides to decrease the size of the box by reducing each of the dimensions by 1 inch. Find the decrease in surface area. I already know what the surface area is please help me
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B. The manufacturer decides to decrease the size of the box by reducing each of the dimensions by 1 inch. Find the decrease in surface area.

I already know what the surface area is please help me

B. The manufacturer decides to decrease the size of the box by reducing each of the-example-1
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Answer:

94 in, or about a 25% decrease.

Explanation:

Starting surface area- 384

Decreased surface area- 290

384-290=94

To go from 384 to 290 would be a 24.48% decrease.

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