SOLUTION: An aquarium tank is a rectangular prism that holds approximately 5760 cubic inches of water. The bottom glass piece of the tank needs to be 24 inches by 12 inches to fit on the aqu

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Question 590736: An aquarium tank is a rectangular prism that holds approximately 5760 cubic inches of water. The bottom glass piece of the tank needs to be 24 inches by 12 inches to fit on the aquarium stand. The bottom and four sides are all made of glass. How much glass is needed to make this aquarium? Round answers to nearest square inch.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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24*12*x=5760
x=20 inches high at the least
(24*12)+2*(24*20)+2*(12*20)=1728 square inches