Tank M is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank N measuring 16 cm by 15 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank M at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank N to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank M
=
34 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 384 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank N
= 16 x 15 x 12
= 2880 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank N to the brim
= 2880 - 384
= 2496 cm
3 2496 mℓ = 2.496 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 384 cm
3; (b) 2.496 ℓ