SOLUTION: An aquarium measure 24 inches by 12 inches by 18 inches. It is filled with water to 2/3 of it's capacity (volume). What is the volume of water in the aquarium?

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Question 602860: An aquarium measure 24 inches by 12 inches by 18 inches. It is filled with water to 2/3 of it's capacity (volume). What is the volume of water in the aquarium?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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An aquarium measure 24 inches by 12 inches by 18 inches. It is filled with water to 2/3 of it's capacity (volume). What is the volume of water in the aquarium?
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The volume is the product of the 3 dimensions in cubic inches.
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The water in it is 2/3 of that.
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it's = it is

Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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volume = 24*12*18 = 5184 in^3
2/3 volume = 3456 volume of water