Tank J is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank K measuring 19 cm by 15 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank J at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank K to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank J
=
35 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 600 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank K
= 19 x 15 x 14
= 3990 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank K to the brim
= 3990 - 600
= 3390 cm
3 3390 mℓ = 3.39 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 600 cm
3; (b) 3.39 ℓ