SOLUTION: Marty's goldfish is getting really big, His mom suggested he buy a tank with twice the volume. If the dimensions of Marty's fish tank are 24 in by 12 in by 18 in, which tank below

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Question 248821: Marty's goldfish is getting really big, His mom suggested he buy a tank with twice the volume. If the dimensions of Marty's fish tank are 24 in by 12 in by 18 in, which tank below would have twice the volume?
A. 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft
B. 2 ft by 2 ft by 2 ft
C. 4 ft by 2 ft by 1 ft
D. 2 ft by 1 ft by 3 ft
I chose c. wouldn't that be correct?
Found 2 solutions by edjones, scott8148:
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2*1*1.5=3 ft^3 Marty's old tank volume.
Which tank has 6 ft^3 vol?
D. 2*1*3=6 ft^3
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Ed

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
converting tank dimensions to feet ___ 2 ft by 1 ft by 1.5 ft ___ 3 cubic ft

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