Tank R is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank S measuring 19 cm by 15 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank R at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank S to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank R
=
34 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 750 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank S
= 19 x 15 x 13
= 3705 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank S to the brim
= 3705 - 750
= 2955 cm
3 2955 mℓ = 2.955 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 750 cm
3; (b) 2.955 ℓ