SOLUTION: a rock in water in a rectangular container with a base of 20cm by 16cm. the rock causes the water level to rise 1.5cm. what is the volume of the rock?

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Question 188316: a rock in water in a rectangular container with a base of 20cm by 16cm. the rock causes the water level to rise 1.5cm. what is the volume of the rock?

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A rock in water in a rectangular container with a base of 20cm by 16cm.
The rock causes the water level to rise 1.5cm.
What is the volume of the rock?
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Volume of the rock will displace the same volume of water which is:
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20 * 16 * 1.5 = 480 cu/cm