Tank U is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank V measuring 16 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank U at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank V to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank U
=
34 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 750 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank V
= 16 x 14 x 11
= 2464 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank V to the brim
= 2464 - 750
= 1714 cm
3 1714 mℓ = 1.714 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 750 cm
3; (b) 1.714 ℓ