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Problem 21 (2006 AMC 8)

AMC 8Normal

From module Geometry Basics

Problem

An aquarium has a rectangular base that measures 100 cm100\text{ cm} by 40 cm40\text{ cm} and has a height of 50 cm50\text{ cm}. The aquarium is filled with water to a depth of 37 cm37\text{ cm}. A rock with volume 1000 cm31000\text{ cm}^3 is then placed in the aquarium and completely submerged. By how many centimeters does the water level rise?

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