Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem states:
- The dimensions of a rectangular aquarium are:
- Length = 1.20 m (120 cm)
- Width = 90 cm
- The aquarium is full of water.
- When 270 liters (270,000 cm³) of water is removed, the aquarium becomes full.
- We need to find the height of the water level when the aquarium is full.
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Calculate the volume of the full aquarium: The volume of a rectangular aquarium is given by: Let be the height of the aquarium (when full). So, the volume when full is:
= 10,800 \, \text{cm}^2 \times h$$ -
Relating the removed water to the volume change: If 270 liters (270,000 cm³) of water is removed, the aquarium becomes full. So, when full, the volume of water would be 4/4, and after removing the 270 liters, it becomes 3/4 full.
Let the total volume when full be . Then:
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Set up the equation: Substituting into the above equation: Simplifying:
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Find the height of the aquarium: Now that we know the total volume when full, we can use the formula for the volume: Solving for :
So, the height of the aquarium when full is 100 cm.
- Find the height when the aquarium is full: When the aquarium is full, the height of the water will be:
Thus, the height of the water level when the aquarium is full is 75 cm.
Would you like any further details or explanations on the solution? Here are some related questions you might consider:
- What would be the height of the water if half of it were removed?
- How much water can the aquarium hold in liters when completely full?
- If only 135 liters were removed, what fraction of the aquarium would still be full?
- What is the surface area of the top of the water in the aquarium?
- How much more water is needed to fill the aquarium back to its full height?
Tip: When dealing with volume problems, always ensure that the units are consistent. In this problem, we converted liters to cubic centimeters for accuracy.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Volume of a Rectangular Prism
Unit Conversion
Algebra
Formulas
Volume = length × width × height
Unit conversion: 1 liter = 1000 cm³
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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