Tank C is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank D measuring 18 cm by 14 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank C at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank D to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank C
=
58 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 625 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank D
= 18 x 14 x 12
= 3024 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank D to the brim
= 3024 - 625
= 2399 cm
3 2399 mℓ = 2.399 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 625 cm
3; (b) 2.399 ℓ