A rectangular tank measuring 61 cm by 52 cm by 35 cm was filled with water to a height of 27 cm at first. After 8 completely filled identical jugs of water were poured into the tank, the new water level in the tank became 31 cm.
- Find the volume of water in each jug in cubic centimetres.
- How much more water would be needed to fill the tank completely? (Give your answer in litres.)
(a)
Difference in the height of the new and old water level
= 31 - 27
= 4 cm
Total volume of water added
= 52 x 61 x 4
= 12688 cm
3 Volume of water in each jug
= 12688 ÷ 8
= 1586 cm
3 (b)
Difference in the height of the tank and the water after 8 jugs of water were poured in
= 35 - 31
= 4 cm
Volume of water needed to fill the tank completely
= 52 x 61 x 4
= 12688 cm
3 1000 cm
3 = 1 ℓ
12688 cm
3 = 12.688 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1586 cm
3; (b) 12.688 ℓ