The diagram shows 3 tanks of different dimensions, each separated by a partition. Tank H, measuring 57 m by 32 m by 21 m, is filled with water to its brim. Tank G is an empty cuboidal container with a length of 26 m. Slider 1 is lifted to release
23 of the water from Tank H to Tank G, after which the partition is slid down to separate Tank H and Tank G. Next, Slider 2 is removed and some water from Tank G flows into Tank F such that the height of the water level of Tank G and Tank F is 6 m.
- What is the length of Tank F?
- How many m3 of water are there in Tank G?
(a)
Volume of water in the Tank H that flows into the Tank G
= 57 x 32 x 21 x
23 = 25536 m
3 Base area of Tank G and Tank F
= 25536 ÷ 6
= 4256 m
2 Length of Tank F and Tank G
= 4256 ÷ 32
= 133 m
Length of Tank F
= 133 - 26
= 107 m
(b)
Volume of water in Tank G
= 26 x 32 x 6
= 4992 m
3 Answer(s): (a) 107 m; (b) 4992 m
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