Tank S is a cubical tank of side 14 cm. It is
78 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank T measuring 20 cm by 17 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank S at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank T to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank S
=
78 x 14 x 14 x 14
= 2401 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank T
= 20 x 17 x 14
= 4760 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank T to the brim
= 4760 - 2401
= 2359 cm
3 2359 mℓ = 2.359 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2401 cm
3; (b) 2.359 ℓ