Tank S is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
710 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank T measuring 15 cm by 12 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank S at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank T to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank S
=
710 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 700 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank T
= 15 x 12 x 11
= 1980 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank T to the brim
= 1980 - 700
= 1280 cm
3 1280 mℓ = 1.28 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 700 cm
3; (b) 1.28 ℓ