Tank J is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank K measuring 16 cm by 12 cm by 10 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank J at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank K to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank J
=
58 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 320 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank K
= 16 x 12 x 10
= 1920 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank K to the brim
= 1920 - 320
= 1600 cm
3 1600 mℓ = 1.6 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 320 cm
3; (b) 1.6 ℓ