SOLUTION: A rectangular tank measuring 70cm long, 50cm wide and 35cm high was filled with water to a height of 19cm. Peter poured 14 litres of water into the rectangular tank. What is the ne

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Question 880554: A rectangular tank measuring 70cm long, 50cm wide and 35cm high was filled with water to a height of 19cm. Peter poured 14 litres of water into the rectangular tank. What is the new height of the water in the tank?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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14 liters is 14000 cubic centimeters.

Let y = change in height

70%2A50%2Ay=14000
y=14000%2F%285%2A7%2A10%2A10%29
y=140%2F%285%2A7%29
y=20%2F5
y=4
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New height of the water is 23 cm.