Math Problem Statement
The water reservoir for a city is shaped like a rectangular prism 260 meters long, 80 meters wide, and 14 meters deep. At the end of the day, the reservoir is 65% full. How much water must be added overnight to fill the reservoir?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Volume Calculation
Percentage
Formulas
Volume of a rectangular prism: V = length × width × depth
Percentage of total volume: V_current = percentage × total volume
Required volume: V_needed = total volume - current volume
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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