SOLUTION: A triangular cross sectional trough is 2 m long, 0. 5 m wide at the top, And 40 cm deep. How much water can the trough accommodate?

SOLUTION: A triangular cross sectional trough is 2 m long, 0. 5 m wide at the top, And 40 cm deep. How much water can the trough accommodate?

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Question 1049356: A triangular cross sectional trough is 2 m long, 0. 5 m wide at the top, And 40 cm deep. How much water can the trough accommodate?
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
formula:
base*height*length = volume
A trough is an upside down triangle. The base is 0.5 and the height 40cm = 0.4m:
0.5*0.4*2 = 0.4cubic meters
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