The number of cubic centimeters in a cubic foot is about A)1.7 * 10³. B)1.7 * 10⁴. C)2.8 * 10⁴. D)1.7 * 10⁵.

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The volume of a cubic foot is equal to 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches, which is equal to 1728 cubic inches. To convert to cubic centimeters, we can use the conversion factor 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Therefore, 1 cubic foot is equal to (12 x 2.54 cm) x (12 x 2.54 cm) x (12 x 2.54 cm) = 28316.8 cubic centimeters. Rounding to the nearest hundred, we get 2.8 x 10^4 cubic centimeters, which is closest to choice C.

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