Question
Samantha bought a new aquarium that measured 36 in
Samantha bought a new aquarium that measured 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 17 inches high. What is the area of the aquarium's base?
Subject
Level
Primary
Grade
5
Lesson Steps:

You have to do 36x18. Ignore the 17 inches.

A = l x w
A = 36 x 18
A = 648


The 17 inches is the height, which is what you need for volume, not area.


Answer:

The answer is 648 inchesĀ².


Grade: 5
Level: Primary
Subject: Math
Topic: Word problem solving

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