The diagram shows 3 tanks of different dimensions, each separated by a partition. Tank E, measuring 41 m by 37 m by 24 m, is filled with water to its brim. Tank D is an empty cuboidal container with a length of 30 m. Slider 1 is lifted to release
12 of the water from Tank E to Tank D, after which the partition is slid down to separate Tank E and Tank D. Next, Slider 2 is removed and some water from Tank D flows into Tank C such that the height of the water level of Tank D and Tank C is 12 m.
- What is the length of Container C?
- How many m3 of water are there in Container D?
(a)
Volume of water in the Tank E that flows into the Container D
= 41 x 37 x 24 x
12 = 18204 m
3 Base area of Tank D and Tank C
= 18204 ÷ 12
= 1517 m
2 Length of Tank C and Tank D
= 1517 ÷ 37
= 41 m
Length of Tank C
= 41 - 30
= 11 m
(b)
Volume of water in Tank D
= 30 x 37 x 12
= 13320 m
3 Answer(s): (a) 11 m; (b) 13320 m
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