The figure shows a rectangular container with a square base of area 81 m
2. The area of the shaded face is 117 m
2.
- What is the height of the container?
- Caden filled 13 of the container with water. Find the volume of the water.
(a)
Length of the base of the container
= √81
= 9 m
Height of the container
= 117 ÷ 9
= 13 m
(b)
Volume of water = Base area x Height
Volume of water
=
13 x Base area x Height
=
13 x 81 x 13
= 351 m
3 Answer(s): (a) 13 m; (b) 351 m
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