8. A piece of metal is submerged in a rectangular tank 10 inches by 5 inches , raising the level of the water by 1.5 inches. What is the volume of the metal?

Solution:

The volume of the metal = Length*Width*Height

                        = 10 * 5 * 1.5 cu inches

                        = 75 cubic inches

So the volume of the metal is 75 cubic inches