Question

13. A glass fish tank in the shape of a rectangular prism has a base that measures 22 inches by

12 inches. If the tank can hold a maximum of 3,960 cubic inches of water, how much glass
was used to construct the tank?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

area of base = 22in×12in = 264 sq in

Height of tank = volume/(base area) = 3960/264 = 15 inches

Lateral area = 2(22 × 15) + 2(12 × 15) = 660+360=1020 sq in

Surface area = base area + lateral area= 264+1020=1284 sq in