SOLUTION: The rectangular base of an aquarium measures 1 foot by 2 feet. A rock is dropped into the aquarium (and is completely submerged) and the water level in the aquarium rises 1/4 of an

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Question 1078062: The rectangular base of an aquarium measures 1 foot by 2 feet. A rock is dropped into the aquarium (and is completely submerged) and the water level in the aquarium rises 1/4 of an inch. Find the volume of the rock.
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the volume of displace water.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rectangular base of an aquarium measures 1 foot by 2 feet. A rock is dropped into the aquarium (and is completely submerged) and the water level in the aquarium rises 1/4 of an inch. Find the volume of the rock.
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Base area = 12*24 = 288 sq inches.
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Vol of rock = 288*1/4 = 72 cubic inches.