Tank K is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank L measuring 17 cm by 15 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank K at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank L to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank K
=
35 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 600 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank L
= 17 x 15 x 12
= 3060 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank L to the brim
= 3060 - 600
= 2460 cm
3 2460 mℓ = 2.46 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 600 cm
3; (b) 2.46 ℓ