document.write( "Question 972918: A rectangular tank has a base 60cm by 20cm. A solid metal pyramid with a square base of sides 10cm each and height 27cm is placed inside the tank . The tank is then filled with water until it just covers the pyramid. If the pyramid is removed, calculate the fall in the level of water in the tank. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #595183 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "For pyramid: \n" ); document.write( "a=side of square base; h=height; V=volume \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "For tank: \n" ); document.write( "Volume per mm height=(60cm)(20cm)(0.1cm/mm)=120cm^3/mm \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Fall in level (mm)= \n" ); document.write( "Fall in level=7.5mm \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |