Problema Solution

a certain species of fish require 1.5 cubic feet of water per fish to maintain a healthy environment. Find the maximum number of fish you could put in a tank measuring 9 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet.

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let 'x' represent the number of fish that can be placed in the tank, x is integer


the volume of the tank measuring 9 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet is:


V = 9*3*3


V = 81 ft^3


1.5x <= 81


by solving we find:


x <= 54


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the maximum number of fish you could put in the tank is 54.