How much glass is needed to make a fish tank that is 24 in. long, 22 in. wide and 8 in. high? The fish tank is open at the top. A) 1792 in² B) 1616 in² C) 1600 in² D) 4224 in² E) 1264 in²

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To find the amount of glass needed, calculate the surface area of the sides and bottom of the tank. The tank is open at the top, so we don't include the top surface. The surface area is 2(lh + wh) + lw = 2(24*8 + 22*8) + 24*22 = 1264 in².

How Much Glass Is Needed to Make a Fish Tank