Tank M is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
45 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank N measuring 16 cm by 13 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank M at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank N to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank M
=
45 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 800 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank N
= 16 x 13 x 11
= 2288 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank N to the brim
= 2288 - 800
= 1488 cm
3 1488 mℓ = 1.488 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 800 cm
3; (b) 1.488 ℓ