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| − | The brick has volume <math>8000 cm^3</math>. The base of the aquarium has area <math>4000 cm^2</math>. For every inch the water rises, the volume increases by <math>4000 cm^3</math>; therefore, when the volume increases by | + | The brick has volume <math>8000 cm^3</math>. The base of the aquarium has area <math>4000 cm^2</math>. For every inch the water rises, the volume increases by <math>4000 cm^3</math>; therefore, when the volume increases by <math>8000 cm^3</math>, the water level rises <math>2 cm \Rightarrow\fbox{D}</math> |
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 3 July 2013
Problem
An aquarium has a rectangular base that measures 100 cm by 40 cm and has a height of 50 cm. It is filled with water to a height of 40 cm. A brick with a rectangular base that measures 40 cm by 20 cm and a height of 10 cm is placed in the aquarium. By how many centimeters does the water rise?
Solution
The brick has volume 
. The base of the aquarium has area 
. For every inch the water rises, the volume increases by 
; therefore, when the volume increases by , the water level rises 
See also
| 2007 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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