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A rectangular fish tank contains 3240 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

E. 260 inches

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Answer:

H= 15 inches

Explanation:

You know the volume is: V = L * W * H

You know the length and the width, therefore

18 * 12 * H = 3240

216H = 3240

H = 3240/216

H = 15 inches is the height of the tank

You can make sure it is right:

18 * 12 * 15= 3240

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