Tank E is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank F measuring 20 cm by 17 cm by 16 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank E at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank F to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank E
=
58 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 625 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank F
= 20 x 17 x 16
= 5440 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank F to the brim
= 5440 - 625
= 4815 cm
3 4815 mℓ = 4.815 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 625 cm
3; (b) 4.815 ℓ