SOLUTION: a fish tank 10 by 14 by 12 inches high is the home of a large goldfish named columbia. She is taken out when her owner cleans the tank, and the water level in the tank drops by 1/3

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Question 1202199: a fish tank 10 by 14 by 12 inches high is the home of a large goldfish named columbia. She is taken out when her owner cleans the tank, and the water level in the tank drops by 1/3 inch. What is columbias volume?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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10%2A14%2A%281%2F3%29%2Acubicinches

The actual volume of tank and the measure of tank height are not needed.

140%2F3
%28138%2B2%29%2F3
138%2F3%2B2%2F3
46%262%2F3cubicinches

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a fish tank 10 by 14 by 12 inches high is the home of a large goldfish named columbia. She is taken out when her owner cleans the tank, and the water level in the tank drops by 1/3 inch. What is columbias volume?
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Vol = L*W*H = 10*14*(1/3) = 46.666 cubic inches