Container G and H are identical containers with the same base area and height. Container G is filled to the brim with water while Container H is empty. After 272 cm³ of water from Container G is poured into Container H, the depth of water in Container H is ¹₇ the depth of water in Container G. If the height of Container H is 32 cm, what is the base area of Container H?
The depth of water is proportional to the volume of water.

After water from Container G is poured into Container H:

Volume of water in Container G : Volume of water in Container H
 7 : 1

1 u = 272

Total volume of Container H
= 7 u + 1 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 272
= 2176 cm³

Base area of Container H
= 2176 ÷ 32
= 68 cm²

Answer(s): 68 cm²