Tank K is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
45 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank L measuring 16 cm by 15 cm by 13 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
=
45 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 800 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank L
= 16 x 15 x 13
= 3120 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank L to the brim
= 3120 - 800
= 2320 cm
3 2320 mℓ = 2.32 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 800 cm
3; (b) 2.32 ℓ