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