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A water tank measures 5 in. by 6 in. by 6 in. If each dimension of the tank were doubled, approximately how many more gallons can the larger tank hold? (Hint : There are 231 cubic inches in 1 gallon.)

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Answer:

6.23376623 gallons

Explanation:

5×2 is 10

6×2 is 12

10x12x12 is 1440 inches

1440/231 is 6.23376623 gallons

round if you need to

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