SOLUTION: a fish tank measures 12 inches by 24 inches and has a height of 15 inches.Jaime is filling the tank using a can he found in the kitchen.the last full can of water was added and the
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Question 606503: a fish tank measures 12 inches by 24 inches and has a height of 15 inches.Jaime is filling the tank using a can he found in the kitchen.the last full can of water was added and the water level raised from 10.5 inches to 11 inches. what is the volume of the can? be sure to show your work.
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The area of the tank is 12 * 24
the increase in height by filling one can full of water = 0.5 in
so increase in volume = 12*24*0.5
=48 cu.in
This is the volume of the can.
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