Tank D is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank E measuring 19 cm by 17 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank D at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank E to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank D
=
35 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 600 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank E
= 19 x 17 x 14
= 4522 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank E to the brim
= 4522 - 600
= 3922 cm
3 3922 mℓ = 3.922 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 600 cm
3; (b) 3.922 ℓ