Question

The inside space of two different water tanks are shown below. Which tank has a greater capacity? Justify your response to Question 1.

Answer 1

Answer: C , explanation at the bottom

Explanation:

Step 1: Find the volume of tank 1

V= Lwh

l= 6in

w= 1.5in

h= 3in

6x1.5x3= 27

Step 2: Find the volume of tank 2

l= 2 in

w= 1.5 in

h= 9 in

2x1.5x9= 27

Step 3: Compare

27=27

answer= C

Explanation: Since they have the same volume, they can hold the same amounts. Using the formula V=lwh, I multiplied the lengths, widths, and heights of both tanks and then compared their volumes.

Answer 2

Answer:
Neither, they have the same capacity

Justification:
Tank 1: 6 X 3 X 1.5 (1 1/2) = 27

Tank 2: 9 X 2 X 1.5 = 27

So the tanks have the same capacity.