5 liters of water is poured into a rectangular tub with base length 50cm and base width 40cm. how high will the water reach in the tub?

Question

State your answer in metric units

Answer 1

V = lwh
find h in cm units
 
5 liters = (50 cm)(40 cm)(h cm)
(5 liters)(1000 cm3 / liter) = 2000h cm3
 
5000 = 2000h
  2.5  = h      (divide both sides by 2000)
 
The water will rise 2.5 cm.