Question 222417
First, note that 12 in = 1 ft. So the side of the cube is {{{1/2}}} ft.


Let's find the volume of the cube: {{{V=s^3=(1/2)^3=1/8}}}. So the volume of the cube is {{{1/8}}} of a cubic foot.


Now find the volume of the tank: {{{V=LWH=1*2*3=6}}}. So the tank is 6 cubic feet.



Now subtract the volume of the cube from the volume of the tank: {{{6-1/8=48/8-1/8=47/8=5.875}}}.



So the tank can now hold 5.875 cubic feet of water.