document.write( "Question 963390: A rectangle tank with a square base is 1/4 full of water. The side length of the square base is 20 inches. When another 3000 cubic inches of water is poured into the tank, it becomes 2/3 full. What is the capacity of the tank. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #588549 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3000 cu in of water changed the volume from 1/4 to 2/3 so: \n" ); document.write( "2/3-1/4=8/12-3/12=5/12=3000 cu in \n" ); document.write( "If 3000 cu in is 5/12, capacity is (3000 cu in)/(5/12)=7200 cu in. \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The capacity of the tank is 7200 cubic inches. \n" ); document.write( " |