Tank L is a cubical tank of side 15 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank M measuring 16 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank L at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank M to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank L
=
35 x 15 x 15 x 15
= 2025 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank M
= 16 x 14 x 11
= 2464 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank M to the brim
= 2464 - 2025
= 439 cm
3 439 mℓ = 0.439 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2025 cm
3; (b) 0.439 ℓ