To compare the volumes of the two refrigerators, we can analyze the information given.
The volume of the Hawk's refrigerator is:
\[ 30 \times 68 \times 28.5 \text{ cubic inches} \]
The volume of the Lopez's refrigerator is:
\[ (30 \times 68 \times 28.5) + 16 \text{ cubic inches} \]
From this, we can see that the volume of the Lopez's refrigerator is exactly 16 cubic inches more than the volume of the Hawk's refrigerator, because it's just the volume of the Hawk's refrigerator plus an additional 16 cubic inches.
Therefore, we can conclude that:
The volume of the Hawk's refrigerator is less than the volume of the Lopez's refrigerator by 16 cubic inches.
Looking at the provided options, none of the statements provided (A, B, C) match the conclusion directly. However, to clarify based on the format of the options:
- A states that the volume of the Hawks refrigerator is 16 in³ greater than that of the Lopez's refrigerator, which is incorrect.
- B states that the volume of the Hawks refrigerator is 16 times less than that of the Lopez's refrigerator, which is also incorrect.
- C states that the volume of the Hawks refrigerator is 16 times greater than that of the Lopez's refrigerator, which is incorrect as well.
- D appears to be missing.
Based on the derived information, the correct relationship is that the volume of the Lopez's refrigerator is 16 cubic inches greater than that of the Hawk's refrigerator.
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