Question

A box of cereal measures 4 by 6 by 12 inches. The manufacturer plans to market a smaller box that measures 3.5 by 5 by 10 inches. By how much will the volume be reduced?

Answer 1

the vol of 1st box = 4x6x12= 288 cubic in
the vol of 2nd box = 3.5x5x10= 175 cubic in
288 -175 =113 cubic in reduced

Answer 2

(4*6*12 - 3.5*5*10)
------------------ *100
4*6*12

Answer 3

39.23%

Answer 4

this incorrect

Answer 5

what is incorrect ??
do we have to take percentage?

Answer 6

how come.........???????