Tank C is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank D measuring 17 cm by 15 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank C at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank D to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank C
=
34 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 384 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank D
= 17 x 15 x 14
= 3570 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank D to the brim
= 3570 - 384
= 3186 cm
3 3186 mℓ = 3.186 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 384 cm
3; (b) 3.186 ℓ