If the length of each side of a cuboid decreases by 20%, find the percentage decrease in its volume.
Solution : (Identify the ratio of the length of one edge of the original cuboid and the length of one edge of the new cuboid)​

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

(1+25 /100) (1-20/100) (1-50/100)  <1

5/4 x 4/5 x 1/2 <1

Decrease in volume (in percent)

(1+25 /100) (1-20/100) (1-50/100)  x 100

=48.8%