SOLUTION: A rectangular tank measure 60 cm by 40 cm by 30 cm. a wooden pyramid is placed in to the tank such that the tank contains it exactly. some water is then poured into the tank to f

Question 1160282: A rectangular tank measure 60 cm by 40 cm by 30 cm. a wooden pyramid is placed in to the tank such that the tank contains it exactly. some water is then poured
into the tank to fill to the brim. the volume of the pyramid is 1/3 the volume of the tank. how many litres of water were used??
Answer by ikleyn(52777) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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how many litres of water were used =   of the tank volume, i.e.


     = 48000 cm^3 = 48 liters.    ANSWER

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