SOLUTION: What is the volume of a goldfish that's in a fish tank 10 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches high and when the goldfish is taken out, the water level in the tank drops 1/3 inch? Rou

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Question 183097: What is the volume of a goldfish that's in a fish tank 10 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches high and when the goldfish is taken out, the water level in the tank drops 1/3 inch? Round volume to the nearest cubic inch.
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What is the volume of a goldfish that's in a fish tank 10 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches high and when the goldfish is taken out, the water level in the tank drops 1/3 inch? Round volume to the nearest cubic inch.
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The volume is the area of the base times the height.
V = 140h
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Each change of 1 inch in height changes the volume 140 cubic inches
The volume of the fish is (1/3)*140 =~ 47 cubic inches.
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The 12 inches given as the height is not relevant.