the height of a rectangular tank of volume 480m^3 is 6m. calculate the base area of the tank
V = volume
h = height
A = base area
Volume is product of base area and height.
V = A • h
In this case:
V = 480 m³
h = 6 m
So:
V = A • h
480 = A • 6
Divide both sides by 6.
80 = A
A = 80 m²