35 of a container is filled with water. Another 84 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 40 cm and its breadth is 50 cm. Find the perimeter of its base.
(a)
Fraction of the container not filled with water = 1 -
35 =
25 25 of the tank = 84 ℓ
15 of the tank = 84 ÷ 2 = 42 ℓ
55 of the tank = 42 x 5 = 210 ℓ
210 ℓ = 210000 mℓ
(b)
Length of the container
= 210000 ÷ (40 x 50)
= 105 cm
Perimeter of the base
= (105 + 50) x 2
= 310 cm
Answer(s): (a) 210000 mℓ; (b) 310 cm