Tank V is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank W measuring 15 cm by 13 cm by 10 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank V at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank W to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank V
=
58 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 320 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank W
= 15 x 13 x 10
= 1950 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank W to the brim
= 1950 - 320
= 1630 cm
3 1630 mℓ = 1.63 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 320 cm
3; (b) 1.63 ℓ