If an ice block 10 centimeters on each side melted,how much would it raise the water level in a tank that is 100 centimeters long by 40 centimeters wide?

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The volume of the ice block is 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm = 1000 cubic cm. When it melts, it will turn into 1000 ml of water. Since the volume of the tank is much larger (100 cm x 40 cm x h cm, where h is the height), adding 1000 ml of water will only slightly increase the water level, which is less than 0.5 cm. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

If an Ice Block 10 Centimeters on Each Side Melted,how