The diagram shows 3 tanks of different dimensions, each separated by a partition. Tank G, measuring 50 m by 36 m by 24 m, is filled with water to its brim. Tank F is an empty cuboidal container with a length of 27 m. Slider 1 is lifted to release
23 of the water from Tank G to Tank F, after which the partition is slid down to separate Tank G and Tank F. Next, Slider 2 is removed and some water from Tank F flows into Tank E such that the height of the water level of Tank F and Tank E is 5 m.
- What is the length of Tank E?
- How many m3 of water are there in Tank F?
(a)
Volume of water in the Tank G that flows into the Tank F
= 50 x 36 x 24 x
23 = 28800 m
3 Base area of Tank F and Tank E
= 28800 ÷ 5
= 5760 m
2 Length of Tank E and Tank F
= 5760 ÷ 36
= 160 m
Length of Tank E
= 160 - 27
= 133 m
(b)
Volume of water in Tank F
= 27 x 36 x 5
= 4860 m
3 Answer(s): (a) 133 m; (b) 4860 m
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