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Volume of an Oil Storage Tank (Rectangular Solid)
publish date: 2026/05/18 12:18:46.595726 UTC
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An oil storage tank is in the form of a rectangular solid with dimensions 17 feet by 10 feet by 8 feet. Find its volume.
Correct Answer
1,360 ft³
Explanation
\[V = lwh\]
This is the formula for the volume of a rectangular solid.
\[V = 17(10)(8)\]
Substitute 17 for \(l\) (length), 10 for \(w\) (width), and 8 for \(h\) (height).
\[= 1{,}360\]
Do the multiplication: \(17 \times 10 = 170\), then \(170 \times 8 = 1{,}360\).
The volume of the tank is 1,360 ft³.
Reference
Mathematics for college students