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2007 AMC 10A Problem 3

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2007 AMC 10A Problem 3AMC 10 Step by Step

Name: Date: September 13, 2026

Solid Geometry · difficulty 1 of 5 · about 1 min · position P1-10

An aquarium has a rectangular base that measures $100$ cm by $40$ cm and has a height of $50$ cm. It is filled with water to a height of $40$ cm. A brick with a rectangular base that measures $40$ cm by $20$ cm and a height of $10$ cm is placed in the aquarium. By how many centimeters does the water rise?

A)
$0.5$
B)
$1$
C)
$1.5$
D)
$2$
E)
$2.5$

2007 AMC 10A Problem 3

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