Tank N is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
89 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank P measuring 16 cm by 15 cm by 12 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
=
89 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1536 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank P
= 16 x 15 x 12
= 2880 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank P to the brim
= 2880 - 1536
= 1344 cm
3 1344 mℓ = 1.344 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1536 cm
3; (b) 1.344 ℓ