Tank X is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank Y measuring 17 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank X at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank Y to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank X
=
34 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 384 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank Y
= 17 x 14 x 11
= 2618 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank Y to the brim
= 2618 - 384
= 2234 cm
3 2234 mℓ = 2.234 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 384 cm
3; (b) 2.234 ℓ