SOLUTION: An empty rectangular tank measured 50cm by 20cm and is 30cm deep. 5 litres of water was poured into the empty tank. Calculate the depth of water than in the tank.

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Question 39774: An empty rectangular tank measured 50cm by 20cm and is 30cm deep.
5 litres of water was poured into the empty tank. Calculate the depth of water than in the tank.


Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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Length: 50
Width: 20
Height: 30
V+=+lwh
V+=+30000
Five litres is equal to 5,000 cubic centimeters.
5000%2F30000
5%2F30
1%2F6 of the tank's volume is full of water.
V%2F%28lw%29+=+h
5000%2F1000+=+h
5+=+h
The depth is 5cm.