SOLUTION: One platy requires 5 liters of water to live healthfully. What is the maximum number of healthy platies that can be kept in a rectangular aquarium that measures 30 cm by 40 cm by 3

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Question 1062887: One platy requires 5 liters of water to live healthfully. What is the maximum number of healthy platies that can be kept in a rectangular aquarium that measures 30 cm by 40 cm by 30 cm?
The maximum number of healthy platies that can be kept in the aquarium is __________.

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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters. Calculate the volume, then divide by 5000.

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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One platy requires 5 liters of water to live healthfully. What is the maximum number of healthy platies that can be kept in a rectangular aquarium that measures 30 cm by 40 cm by 30 cm?
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The volume is the product of the 3 dimensions.
1 liter = 1000 cubic cms.