The figure shows a rectangular container with a square base of area 49 m
2. The area of the shaded face is 56 m
2.
- What is the height of the container?
- Glen filled 38 of the container with water. Find the volume of the water.
(a)
Length of the base of the container
= √49
= 7 m
Height of the container
= 56 ÷ 7
= 8 m
(b)
Volume of water = Base area x Height
Volume of water
=
38 x Base area x Height
=
38 x 49 x 8
= 147 m
3 Answer(s): (a) 8 m; (b) 147 m
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