SOLUTION: A rectangular tank, with a base 12" * 14", has a capacity of 189 gallons. Determine tank height. Volume = length * width * height. cu. ft. = 7.48 gal. 12 * 14 = 168 sq. in.

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Question 1088338: A rectangular tank, with a base 12" * 14", has a capacity of 189 gallons. Determine tank height.
Volume = length * width * height. cu. ft. = 7.48 gal.
12 * 14 = 168 sq. in. (base area)
Not sure how to continue. Non-homework.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
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A rectangular tank, with a base 12" * 14", has a capacity of 189 gallons. Determine tank height.
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If you want the height in inches, convert capacity to cubic inches.
189 gal * 1 gal/7.48 cf --> 189/7.48 cubic ft.
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1 cf = 12*12*12 = 1728 cubic inches.
Capacity = (189/7.48)*1728 cu inches.
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Ht = Cap/Base area = Cap/(12*14)
Ht = (189/7.48)*1728/168
Ht =~ 259.89 inches

Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source):
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