Tank T is a cubical tank of side 15 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank U measuring 17 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank T at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank U to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank T
=
35 x 15 x 15 x 15
= 2025 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank U
= 17 x 14 x 11
= 2618 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank U to the brim
= 2618 - 2025
= 593 cm
3 593 mℓ = 0.593 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2025 cm
3; (b) 0.593 ℓ