Question: A trough has trapezoidal ends which lie in parallel planes. The top & bottom of the trough are horizontal rectangles 6 ft by 16 ft

A trough has trapezoidal ends which lie in parallel planes. The top & bottom of the trough are horizontal rectangles 6 ft by 16 ft and 4 ft by 16 ft, respectively & the depth of the trough is 4 ft. a.) How many cubic feet of water can it hold? b.) How many cubic feet of water does it contain when the depth of the water is 3 ft? c.) What is the area covered with water at this height?

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