Question

Ray wants to buy the larger of two aquariums. one aquarium has a base that is 20 inches by 20 inches and height that is 18 inches.the other aquarium has base that is 40 inches by 12 inches and a height that is 12 inches. which aquarium has a greater volume?by how much?

Answer 1

The first tank because it has a greater volume by 1,440 square inches

Explanation:

Answer 2

Ray should buy the first one because it has the greater volume by 1,440 square inches.
Tank 1: 20x20x18=7,200
Tank 2: 40x12x12=5,760
7,200-5,760=1,440