Trans World Airlines (TWA)has a rule for checked baggage, "The total dimensions (length + width + height)may not exceed 57 inches for each bag". What is the volume of the largest volume bag you can check on a TWA flight? A)6,859 in.³ B)185,193 in.³ C)57 in.³ D)114 in.³ E)19 in.³

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The formula for volume is length x width x height. Since we want to find the largest volume bag, we want each dimension to be as close to 57 inches as possible. Therefore, let's assume the bag is a rectangular prism and each dimension is 19 inches. Then, the volume would be 19 x 19 x 19 = 6,859 cubic inches. Any larger, and the total dimensions would exceed 57 inches. Thus, A is the correct answer.

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