Tank H is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank J measuring 15 cm by 11 cm by 10 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank H at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank J to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank H
=
34 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 384 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank J
= 15 x 11 x 10
= 1650 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank J to the brim
= 1650 - 384
= 1266 cm
3 1266 mℓ = 1.266 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 384 cm
3; (b) 1.266 ℓ