Tank C is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank D measuring 16 cm by 12 cm by 10 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
=
58 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1080 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank D
= 16 x 12 x 10
= 1920 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank D to the brim
= 1920 - 1080
= 840 cm
3 840 mℓ = 0.84 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1080 cm
3; (b) 0.84 ℓ