If a Rectangular Tank Is Limited to 4 Feet of Depth

question 12

Essay

If a rectangular tank is limited to 4 feet of depth and 10 feet of length, how wide does it have to be to hold 1,500 gallons? One cubic foot of water equals 7.5 gallons.

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