Question

the height of a rectangular tank of volume 480m^3 is 6m. calculate the base area of the tank

Answer 1

V = volume

h = height

A = base area

Volume is product of base area and height.

V = A • h

In this case:

V = 480 m³

h = 6 m

So:

V = A • h

480 = A • 6

Divide both sides by 6.

80 = A

A = 80 m²