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Aisha has an aquarium that can hold 150 cubic feet of water. The aquarium is 3 ft high. Which of the following could be the dimensions of the base​.

A. 4 ft by 12 ft.

B. 5 ft by 12 ft.

C. 6 ft by 7ft.

D. 10 ft by 15 ft

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mhanifa

Answer:

  • B. 5 ft by 12 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume of the aquarium is approximately 150 cubic feet and its height is 3 feet.

The base area is:

  • 150/3 = 50 square feet

The answer options:

  • A. 4 ft x 12 ft = 48 sq ft < 50sq ft, no
  • B. 5 ft x 12 ft = 60 sq ft > 50 sq ft, yes
  • C. 6 ft x 7 ft = 42 sq ft < 50 sq ft, no
  • D. 10 ft x 15 ft = 150 sq ft > 50 ft, no as too big

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