SOLUTION: An aquarium measures 90 cm long, 70 cm wide, and 45 cm high. What is its volume? How much water is needed to fill it completely up to the brim? Explain your answer.

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Question 847894: An aquarium measures 90 cm long, 70 cm wide, and 45 cm high. What is its volume? How much water is needed to fill it completely up to the brim? Explain your answer.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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volume of aquarium = length * width * height
volume of aquarium = 90 * 70 * 45 = 283500 cubic centimeters
there are 3785.4 cubic centimeters in a gallon of water
283500 / 3785.4 = 74.89 gallons of water to fill aquarium