The figure, not drawn to scale, is made of two connected cubical containers, U and V. Container U is sealed at the top and completely filled to the brim. Container V is
23 filled with 162788 mℓ of water. The height of the water level in Container V is 4 cm higher than that in Container U. Height of Container V is 66 cm. Water is then drained from the container and the height of the water level from the base falls to 23 cm.
- What is the capacity of Container V in litres?
- What is the volume of water in the container now in litres?
(a)
23 of Container V = 162788 mℓ
13 of Container V = 162788 ÷ 2 = 81394 mℓ
33 of Container V = 81394 x 3 = 244182 mℓ
1 ℓ = 1000 mℓ
Capacity of Container V = 244182 mℓ = 244.182 ℓ
(b)
Fraction of Container V not filled
= 1 -
23 =
13 Height of Container V not filled
=
13 x 66 cm
= 22 cm
Height of Container U
= 66 - 22 - 4
= 40 cm
Volume of remaining water in Container U
= 40 x 40 x 23
= 36800 cm
3 Volume of remaining water in Container V
= 66 x 66 x 23
= 100188 cm
3 Total volume of remaining water in the container
= 36800 + 100188
= 136988 cm
3
1 ℓ = 1000 cm
3 136988 cm
3 = 136.988 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 244.182 ℓ; (b) 136.988 ℓ