2006 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 21
Problem
An aquarium has a rectangular base that measures cm by cm and has a height of cm. The aquarium is filled with water to a depth of cm. A rock with volume is then placed in the aquarium and completely submerged. By how many centimeters does the water level rise?
Super Easy Solution
The water level will rise cm for every . Since is of , the water will rise
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