A rectangular fish tank contains 3,240 cubic inches of water. the dimensions of the base of the fish tank are 12 inches x 18 inches. how tall is the fish tank?
a.15 inches
b.15 square inches
c.216 inches
d.216 square inches
v=lxwxh so multiply the two dimensions given whih are 18 and 12. then divide the total volume by the product and you will get 15. a way to check your answer is by multiplying 15,12,18 all together and you would get 3,240
---------------------------------------------------------- Formula : ---------------------------------------------------------- Volume = Length x Width x Height
---------------------------------------------------------- Find Height : ---------------------------------------------------------- 3240 = 12 x 18 x Height 3240 = 216 x Height Height = 3240 ÷ 216 Height = 15 inches
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: The fish tank is 15 inches tall. (Answer A) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
