SOLUTION: an aquarium weighs 18.5-lb. when empty. the aquarium is 30-in. long, 12-in. wide, and is filled with water to depth of 16-in. water weighs 0.036 pounds per cubic inch. how much doe

Algebra ->  Volume -> SOLUTION: an aquarium weighs 18.5-lb. when empty. the aquarium is 30-in. long, 12-in. wide, and is filled with water to depth of 16-in. water weighs 0.036 pounds per cubic inch. how much doe      Log On


   

Question 930926: an aquarium weighs 18.5-lb. when empty. the aquarium is 30-in. long, 12-in. wide, and is filled with water to depth of 16-in. water weighs 0.036 pounds per cubic inch. how much does the aquarium weigh when it is full of water?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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"filled with water to a depth of 16 inches", but how tall is the aquarium?

The pounds of water at 16 inch depth is 30%2A12%2A16%2A%28inch%5E3%29%2A0.036%28pounds%2Finch%5E3%29=207%2Apounds.

highlight%2818.5%2B207.4%29, pounds total.