SOLUTION: How do I find the liquid volume remaining in a container that is partially filled with a solid? Example: a 2 ft. by 2 ft. by 3 ft. container holding a brick that I have to fill t

Question 1075118: How do I find the liquid volume remaining in a container that is partially filled with a solid?
Example: a 2 ft. by 2 ft. by 3 ft. container holding a brick that I have to fill the remaining space with water.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by ikleyn(52909)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    - Water level rise in a tank after submerging bodies
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