SOLUTION: A fish tank that is 5 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high has a 2 foot cubic stone placed in the bottom. How much will the tank hold?

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Question 1148428: A fish tank that is 5 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high has a 2 foot cubic stone placed in the bottom. How much will the tank hold?
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The COMPLETE and correct formulation is THIS : 

    A fish tank that is 5 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high has a 2 foot cubic stone placed in the bottom. 

    How much highlight%28water%29 will the tank hold if filled in full and water covers the stone?


The solution and the ANSWER : 5*3*3 - 2 cubic feet.