The best average density for the species of fish that will go in the tank is 16 fish per 100 gallons of water. This provides enough room for the fish to swim while making sure that there are plenty of fish for people to see. The aquarium has 275 fish available to put in the tank. Is this the right number of fish for the tank? If not, how many fish should be added or removed? Explain your reasoning.

The best average density for the species of fish that will go in the tank is 16 fish per 100 gallons of water. This provides enough room for the fish to swim while making sure that there are plenty of fish for people to see. The aquarium has 275 fish available to put in the tank. Is this the right number of fish for the tank? If not, how many fish should be added or removed? Explain your reasoning.

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The best average density for
the species of fish that will go
in the tank is 16 fish per 100
gallons of water. This provides
enough room for the fish to
swim while making sure that
there are plenty of fish for
people to see.
The aquarium has 275 fish
available to put in the tank. Is
this the right number of fish
for the tank? If not, how many
fish should be added or
removed? Explain your
reasoning.

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