Tank M is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
710 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank N measuring 20 cm by 18 cm by 16 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank M at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank N to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank M
=
710 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 700 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank N
= 20 x 18 x 16
= 5760 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank N to the brim
= 5760 - 700
= 5060 cm
3 5060 mℓ = 5.06 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 700 cm
3; (b) 5.06 ℓ