Question

A gift box measures 4.5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep and 7 cm high. The gift has a volume of 50 cm cubed. After the gift has been packed in the box, how much space has NOT been used?

Answer 1

28.75 cm^3 of space not used

Explanation:

The volume of the box is

V = 4.5* 2.5 * 7 =78.75 cm^3

The gift takes up 50 cm^3

Subtract

78.75-50 = 28.75 cm^3

There is 28.75 cm^3 of space not used