SOLUTION: How many gallons of water will fill a fish tank that is 14 in. long, 6 in. wide, and 9 in. high? round to the nearest tenth (1 gal=231 in3)

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Question 599042: How many gallons of water will fill a fish tank that is 14 in. long, 6 in. wide, and 9 in. high? round to the nearest tenth (1 gal=231 in3)
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How many gallons of water will fill a fish tank that is 14 in. long, 6 in. wide, and 9 in. high? round to the nearest tenth (1 gal=231 in3)
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Volume of tank:
14*6*9 = 756 in^3
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And, since each gallon takes up 231 in^3:
756/231 = 3.27 gallons