A new refrigerator measures 36 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 60 inches tall externally. How many cubic feet are contained within the refrigerator? Round your answer to the nearest cubic foot.
A) 30 $\mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$
B) 51,840 $\mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$
C) 360 $\mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$
D) 4,320 $\mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$
E) 864 $\mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$

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To find the volume in cubic feet, first convert the dimensions from inches to feet: $36 \, \text{inches} = 3 \, \text{feet}$, $24 \, \text{inches} = 2 \, \text{feet}$, $60 \, \text{inches} = 5 \, \text{feet}$. Then, calculate the volume: $3 \, \text{ft} \times 2 \, \text{ft} \times 5 \, \text{ft} = 30 \, \text{ft}^3$.

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