document.write( "Question 1124869: A rectangular a tank,3m long 2m broad and 1m deep is filled with water to a depth of 3/4m.How many bricks measuring 1/5m by 1/8m by 1/10m can be put into it before the water overflows??? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #741256 by ikleyn(52788)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( " \r\n" ); document.write( "The volume of the tank is 3*2*1 = 6 cubic meters.\r\n" ); document.write( "\r\n" ); document.write( "\r\n" ); document.write( "The volume of the non-filled part is 1/4 of it, i.e. 6/4 = 1.5 cubic meters.\r\n" ); document.write( "\r\n" ); document.write( "\r\n" ); document.write( "The volume of one brick is\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |