582.74 square inches of glass is required to construct the tank
Explanation:
Base dimensions= 22 x 12 inches
Volume of the fish tank = 3960 cubic inches
Volume = l x w x h
3960 = 22 x 12 x h
h = 3960 /(22 x 12)
h = 3960/462
h = 8.57 inches
The glass used = lateral surface area of the rectangular prism
= 2(lh + wl)
= 2(188.57 + 102.8)
= 2(291.37)
= 582.74 square inches
582.74 square inches of glass is required to construct the tank