Tank F is a cubical tank of side 15 cm. It is
89 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank G measuring 18 cm by 16 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank F at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank G to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank F
=
89 x 15 x 15 x 15
= 3000 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank G
= 18 x 16 x 14
= 4032 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank G to the brim
= 4032 - 3000
= 1032 cm
3 1032 mℓ = 1.032 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 3000 cm
3; (b) 1.032 ℓ