Tank Y is a cubical tank of side 16 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank Z measuring 18 cm by 17 cm by 15 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank Y at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank Z to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank Y
=
58 x 16 x 16 x 16
= 2560 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank Z
= 18 x 17 x 15
= 4590 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank Z to the brim
= 4590 - 2560
= 2030 cm
3 2030 mℓ = 2.03 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2560 cm
3; (b) 2.03 ℓ