SOLUTION: Hi this question is on my Marine Sample Test Questions and I'm absolutely confused on how to solve this. I would REALLY appreciate it if you can please help me solve the following

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Question 373032: Hi this question is on my Marine Sample Test Questions and I'm absolutely confused on how to solve this. I would REALLY appreciate it if you can please help me solve the following equation:
"the base of a rectangular tank is 6 feet by 5 feet and its height is 16 inches. Find the number of cubic feet of water in the tank when it is 3/4 full.
(i tried change the 16 inches to feet but totally got lost and have no idea of the volume formula, which made me ask for help)

thank you, hope to hear from you !

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the volume is the length , width , and height multiplied together ___ V = L x W x H

the measurement units must be the same for all three dimensions (as you realized)

3/4 full means the height (depth) is 3/4 of 16 inches
___ 1/4 of 16 is 4 , so 3/4 would be 12
___ 12 inches is a foot

so the cubic feet of water would be ___ V = 6 x 5 x 1


good luck in the Corps ___ was there '67 - '70

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