A tank with a square base of 50 cm was
14 filled with water After another 35000 cm
3 of water was poured into the tank, it became
56 full.
- Find the capacity of the tank in litres.
- Find the final height of the water in the tank.
(a)
Fraction of the tank when 35000 cm
3 of water was poured into the tank
=
56 -
14=
1012 -
312=
712712 of the tank = 35000
112 of the tank = 35000 ÷ 7 = 5000
1212 of the tank = 12 x 5000 = 60000
60000 mℓ = 60 ℓ
Capacity of the tank = 60 ℓ
(b)
1012 of the tank = 10 x 5000 = 50000
Final height of the water in the tank
=
5000050 x 50 = 20 cm
Answer(s): (a) 60 ℓ; (b) 20 cm