Tank B is a cubical tank of side 14 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank C measuring 18 cm by 15 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank B at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank C to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank B
=
34 x 14 x 14 x 14
= 2058 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank C
= 18 x 15 x 14
= 3780 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank C to the brim
= 3780 - 2058
= 1722 cm
3 1722 mℓ = 1.722 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2058 cm
3; (b) 1.722 ℓ