Asked by jerry

A biologist is studying small organisms in a rectangular tank of water.

She estimates there are approximately 54 organisms in each cubic foot of water.
The tank is 7.3 feet long and 4.2 feet wide, with a depth of 3 feet.
Based on the biologist's estimate, about how many organisms are in the tank?

A.
1,656

B.
4,536

C.
1,863

D.
4,967

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Volume = 7.3 × 4.2 × 3 = 91.98 ft^3.
Organisms ≈ 54 × 91.98 ≈ 4,966.92 ≈ 4,967.

Answer: D.