Tank A is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank B measuring 16 cm by 15 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank A at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank B to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank A
=
35 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 600 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank B
= 16 x 15 x 12
= 2880 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank B to the brim
= 2880 - 600
= 2280 cm
3 2280 mℓ = 2.28 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 600 cm
3; (b) 2.28 ℓ