Tank U is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank V measuring 19 cm by 16 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank U at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank V to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank U
=
34 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1296 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank V
= 19 x 16 x 13
= 3952 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank V to the brim
= 3952 - 1296
= 2656 cm
3 2656 mℓ = 2.656 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1296 cm
3; (b) 2.656 ℓ