Tank C is a cubical tank of side 9 cm. It is
89 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank D measuring 16 cm by 13 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank C at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank D to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank C
=
89 x 9 x 9 x 9
= 648 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank D
= 16 x 13 x 12
= 2496 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank D to the brim
= 2496 - 648
= 1848 cm
3 1848 mℓ = 1.848 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 648 cm
3; (b) 1.848 ℓ