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 19 cm by 18 cm by 15 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
= 19 x 18 x 15
= 5130 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank T to the brim
= 5130 - 700
= 4430 cm
3 4430 mℓ = 4.43 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 700 cm
3; (b) 4.43 ℓ