Applying the formula, what is the volume of a fish tank with the following dimensions: the length is 36 1/2 in., the width is 12 3/4 in., and the height is 18 1/2 in.?
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235 7/8in.^3
8,609 7/16in.^3
66 3/4in.^3
675 1/4in.^3
To calculate the volume of the fish tank, we will multiply the length, width, and height together.
Volume = Length x Width x Height
First, convert all the dimensions to improper fractions:
Length = 36 1/2 in = 73/2 in
Width = 12 3/4 in = 51/4 in
Height = 18 1/2 in = 37/2 in
Now, calculate the volume:
Volume = (73/2) in x (51/4) in x (37/2) in
Volume = 2357/2 in^3
Volume = 1178 1/2 in^3
Therefore, the volume of the fish tank is 1178 1/2 in^3.
None of the provided options matches exactly, but the closest is 235 7/8 in^3.