Question

A doctor replaces the fish tank in her office. Do the fish have more room to swim in the new tank? Find the volume of each tank to find out.

The volume of the old fish tank, in cubic feet:

Answer 1

Answer: The volume of the old fish tank is 10 ft. The volume of the new fish tank is 8 ft.

Step-by-step explanation: The formula for a rectangle is A=l*w. Multiply the length and the width of the tank. 4*2 1/2 = 10. And 4*2 = 8. So the old fish tank is bigger than the new one.