a rectangular bathtub with a base 6 by 4 feet is filled with water to a height of 1 foot. a dog is placed in the water for a bath and the water rises 1/2 foot. what is the dogs volume?

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Volume the water in the tub:

V = LWH

V = 6*4*1

V = 24 cubic feet

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Since the water rose 1/2 foot, this means that the new height of the water is now 1+1/2 = 2/2 + 1/2 = 3/2 feet

So the new volume of the water is 

V = LWH

V = 6*4*(3/2)

V = 24*3/2

V = 72/2

V = 36


Now subtract the two volumes: 

New Volume - Old Volume

36 - 24

12


So the dog's volume is 12 cubic feet

anonymous · Answer

thank you i need help with another question

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

you're welcome, whats the question?