Tank V is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank W measuring 15 cm by 11 cm by 8 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank V at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank W to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank V
=
58 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 625 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank W
= 15 x 11 x 8
= 1320 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank W to the brim
= 1320 - 625
= 695 cm
3 695 mℓ = 0.695 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 625 cm
3; (b) 0.695 ℓ