Tank J is a cubical tank of side 14 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank K measuring 15 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank J at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank K to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank J
=
58 x 14 x 14 x 14
= 1715 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank K
= 15 x 14 x 11
= 2310 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank K to the brim
= 2310 - 1715
= 595 cm
3 595 mℓ = 0.595 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1715 cm
3; (b) 0.595 ℓ