SOLUTION: A container in the shape of a cube is filled completely with water. Each of its sides are 20 cm long. If 2400 cm3 is taken out, find the height of the water level in the container.

Question 656677: A container in the shape of a cube is filled completely with water. Each of its sides are 20 cm long. If 2400 cm3 is taken out, find the height of the water level in the container.
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A container in the shape of a cube is filled completely with water. Each of its sides are 20 cm long. If 2400 cm3 is taken out, find the height of the water level in the container.
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Vol = s^3 = 8000 cc
Vol also = base area * height = 400*h
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8000 - 2400 = 5600 cc remaining
5600 = 400*h
h = 14 cm
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