SOLUTION: A large fish tank has a rectangular base that is 6 ft. by 4 ft. The tank currently contains water at a height of 21/2 ft. What volume of water (in cubic ft.) must be added to the

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Question 278750: A large fish tank has a rectangular base that is 6 ft. by 4 ft. The tank currently contains water at a height of 21/2 ft. What volume of water (in cubic ft.) must be added to the tank to make the water level measure 3 ft. deep?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What exactly is 21/2 ft? Does that mean 10.5 ft? 6 by 3 by 10.5 then?