Mr) Elkins plans to buy a refrigerator. He can choose from five different refrigerators whose interior dimensions, in inches, are given below. Which refrigerator has the greatest capacity (volume)?
A)42 x 34 x 30
B)42 x 30 x 32
C)42 x 28 x 32
D)40 x 34 x 30
E)40 x 30 x 28

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To find the greatest capacity, calculate the volume of each refrigerator by multiplying its dimensions (length x width x height). The volumes are: A) 42 x 34 x 30 = 42,840, B) 42 x 30 x 32 = 40,320, C) 42 x 28 x 32 = 37,632, D) 40 x 34 x 30 = 40,800, E) 40 x 30 x 28 = 33,600. Refrigerator A has the greatest volume, hence the greatest capacity.

Mr) Elkins Plans to Buy a Refrigerator