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A fish tank weighs 20.5 pounds when empty. The aquarium is 28 inches long, 12 inches wide, and is filled with water to a depth of 15 inches. Water weighs 0.036 pounds per inch. How much does the fish tank weigh when it's full of water?

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28*12*15*0.036+20.5
336*15*0.036+20.5
5040*0.036+20.5
181.44+20.5
201.94
User Nikhil Prabhakar
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The tank weighs 201.94 pounds
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