Tank R is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank S measuring 19 cm by 17 cm by 15 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank R at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank S to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank R
=
34 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 750 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank S
= 19 x 17 x 15
= 4845 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank S to the brim
= 4845 - 750
= 4095 cm
3 4095 mℓ = 4.095 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 750 cm
3; (b) 4.095 ℓ