Tank Y is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank Z measuring 20 cm by 18 cm by 16 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank Y at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank Z to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank Y
=
58 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 625 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank Z
= 20 x 18 x 16
= 5760 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank Z to the brim
= 5760 - 625
= 5135 cm
3 5135 mℓ = 5.135 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 625 cm
3; (b) 5.135 ℓ