2006 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 21
Problem
An aquarium has a rectangular base that measures cm by cm and has a height of cm. The aquarium is filled with water to a depth of cm. A rock with volume is then placed in the aquarium and completely submerged. By how many centimeters does the water level rise?
Solution
The water level will rise cm for every . Since is of , the water will rise
Video Solution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNMuW5prOwg ~David
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