Tank E is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
89 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank F measuring 16 cm by 15 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank E at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank F to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank E
=
89 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1536 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank F
= 16 x 15 x 13
= 3120 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank F to the brim
= 3120 - 1536
= 1584 cm
3 1584 mℓ = 1.584 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1536 cm
3; (b) 1.584 ℓ