SOLUTION: The base section of a rectangular container is 16cm in length and 10 cm in width. The height of the water level in the container is 5cm. If a stone of volume 2200 cm cube is put i

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Question 828030: The base section of a rectangular container is 16cm in length and 10 cm in width. The height of the water level in the container is 5cm. If a stone of volume 2200 cm cube is put into the water, find the height of the new water level.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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What would be the amount of height accounting for the 2200 cm^3?

16%2A10%2Acm%5E2%2Ah%2Acm=2200%2Acm%5E3
h=2200%2F%28160%29 cm

You already are given the 5 cm height level before adding the stone. The new level, with the stone added, is 5%2B220%2F16=5%2B13.75=highlight%2818.75%29 cm; or whatever accuracy is readable.