SOLUTION: How many gallons of water will fill a fish tank that is 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 16 inches high?

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Question 364871: How many gallons of water will fill a fish tank that is 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 16 inches high?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find the volume.
For a rectangular solid,
V=L%2AW%2AH
V=12%2A18%2A16=3456 cubic inches
In 1 gallon, there are 231 cubic inches.
V=3456%2F231
highlight%28V=14.96%29gallons