A pasta box has dimensions of 6 x 4 x 3 inches.  If each measurement is reduced by ½ inch, how much volume will be lost in cubic inches? Round to the nearest cubic inch. Calculate volume by multiplying the 3 dimensions.  Subtract .5 inch from each dimension, multiply and compare. The reduced box will have        less cubic inches in capacity.

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A pasta box has dimensions of 6 x 4 x 3 inches.  If each measurement is reduced by ½ inch, how much volume will be lost in cubic inches? Round to the nearest cubic inch.

Calculate volume by multiplying the 3 dimensions.  Subtract .5 inch from each dimension, multiply and compare.

The reduced box will have        less cubic inches in capacity.

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