Tank Y is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank Z measuring 15 cm by 12 cm by 11 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
=
34 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 750 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank Z
= 15 x 12 x 11
= 1980 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank Z to the brim
= 1980 - 750
= 1230 cm
3 1230 mℓ = 1.23 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 750 cm
3; (b) 1.23 ℓ