Tank K is a cubical tank of side 15 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank L measuring 16 cm by 15 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank K at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank L to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank K
=
35 x 15 x 15 x 15
= 2025 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank L
= 16 x 15 x 14
= 3360 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank L to the brim
= 3360 - 2025
= 1335 cm
3 1335 mℓ = 1.335 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2025 cm
3; (b) 1.335 ℓ