The walls take away 2*1=<<2*1=2>>2 inches from each dimension

So the longer sides are 26-2=<<26-2=24>>24 inches

That is 24/12=<<24/12=2>>2 feet

The smaller dimension is 14-2=<<14-2=12>>12 inches

That is 12/12=<<12/12=1>>1 foot

So the internal volume is 2*2*1=<<2*2*1=4>>4 cubic feet

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John builds a box.  The box is 26 inches by 26 inches by 14 inches.  The walls are 1 inch thick on each side.  How much is the internal volume in cubic feet?
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John builds a box.  The box is 26 inches by 26 inches by 14 inches.  The walls are 1 inch thick on each side.  How much is the internal volume in cubic feet?
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