document.write( "Question 183097: What is the volume of a goldfish that's in a fish tank 10 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches high and when the goldfish is taken out, the water level in the tank drops 1/3 inch? Round volume to the nearest cubic inch. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #137497 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the volume of a goldfish that's in a fish tank 10 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches high and when the goldfish is taken out, the water level in the tank drops 1/3 inch? Round volume to the nearest cubic inch. \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( "The volume is the area of the base times the height. \n" ); document.write( "V = 140h \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Each change of 1 inch in height changes the volume 140 cubic inches \n" ); document.write( "The volume of the fish is (1/3)*140 =~ 47 cubic inches. \n" ); document.write( "------------------- \n" ); document.write( "The 12 inches given as the height is not relevant. \n" ); document.write( " |