The figure is not drawn to scale. Container U is filled with water to a height of 25 cm. The water in Container U is poured into 2 rectangular tanks, Container V and Container W, such that the heights of the water in the 3 tanks are equal. Find the volume of water poured out of Container U in litres.
Volume of water
= 60 x 24 x 25
= 36000 cm³ 

Combined base area
= (60 x 24) + (27 x 22) + (18 x 12)
= 1440 + 594 + 216
= 2250 cm² 

Height of water after pouring
= 36000 ÷ 2250
= 16 cm

Difference in the height of water
= 25 - 16
= 9 cm

Volume of water poured out of Container U
= 60 x 24 x 9
= 12960 cm³ 

1000 cm³ = 1 ℓ
12960 cm³ = 12960 ÷ 1000 = 12.96 ℓ

Answer(s): 12.96 ℓ