Nick has 60 cans. Each can takes up 30 square inches of space before being compacted and 20% of that amount after being compacted. How much space do all the cans take up after being compacted? Let's answer step by step:
First find the total amount of space the cans take up before being compacted: 60 cans * 30 sq in / can = 1800 sq in. Then multiply that amount by the percentage of space they take up after being compacted: 1800 sq in * 20% = 360 sq in. The answer: 360.