Question

A container in the shape of a rectangular prism has a base that measures 20 centimeters by 30 centimeters and has a height of 15 centimeters. The container is partially filled with water. A student adds more water to the container and notes that the water level rises 2.5 cm. What is the volume of the added water? Show all work. options. A) 1,500 cm^3 B) 3,600 cm^3 C) 4,500 cm^3 D) 9,000 cm^3

Answer 1

Want to work toghether on this
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Answer 2

sure

Answer 3

Its pretty simple,
regardless of all the information, you only need to calculate the volume of a smaler rectangular prism.

You know that the 30 and 20 cm will remain the same, the only thing changing is the height

Use the formula

V= W x L x H

Answer 4

W= 20
L= 30
H= 2.5

Answer 5

so is it a?

Answer 6

If you have trouble imagining it, think of putting a rectangular prism ( 20X30X2.5) over the one is already there (20X30X(Something we don't care)

So, just substitute the values of W, L and H into the formula I gave you and multiply!

Answer 7

you are right its A)

Answer 8

yay! Thanks Noru!