A rectangular tank with a base area is 150cm2, is filled with some water. Linda poured some water from the tank to fill three identical cubical containers to the brim. As a result, the water level in the tanks drops by 2.5 cm. Find the length of each cubical container.

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A rectangular tank with a base area is 150cm2, is filled with some water. Linda poured some water from the tank to fill three identical cubical containers to the brim. As a result, the water level in the tanks drops by 2.5 cm. Find the length of each cubical container.

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