Tank P is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
45 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank Q measuring 17 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank P at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank Q to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank P
=
45 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 800 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank Q
= 17 x 14 x 11
= 2618 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank Q to the brim
= 2618 - 800
= 1818 cm
3 1818 mℓ = 1.818 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 800 cm
3; (b) 1.818 ℓ