Tank N is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank P measuring 16 cm by 13 cm by 10 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank N at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank P to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank N
=
35 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 600 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank P
= 16 x 13 x 10
= 2080 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank P to the brim
= 2080 - 600
= 1480 cm
3 1480 mℓ = 1.48 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 600 cm
3; (b) 1.48 ℓ