If the length of a box is reduced by one-third and the width and height are doubled, by what factor has the volume changed?
A) 4/3
B) 2/3
C) 3/4
D) 3/2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The volume of a box is given by length × width × height. If the length is reduced by one-third, it becomes 2/3 of the original length. Doubling the width and height multiplies each by 2. Therefore, the new volume is (2/3) × 2 × 2 = 4/3 times the original volume.

If the Length of a Box Is Reduced by One-Third