25 of a container is filled with water. Another 96 litres of water are needed to fill the container to its brim.
- What is the volume of the container in mℓ?
- The height of the container is 32 cm and its breadth is 50 cm. Find the perimeter of its base.
(a)
Fraction of the container not filled with water = 1 -
25 =
35 35 of the tank = 96 ℓ
15 of the tank = 96 ÷ 3 = 32 ℓ
55 of the tank = 32 x 5 = 160 ℓ
160 ℓ = 160000 mℓ
(b)
Length of the container
= 160000 ÷ (32 x 50)
= 100 cm
Perimeter of the base
= (100 + 50) x 2
= 300 cm
Answer(s): (a) 160000 mℓ; (b) 300 cm