Tank V is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
56 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank W measuring 17 cm by 13 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank V at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank W to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank V
=
56 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1440 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank W
= 17 x 13 x 11
= 2431 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank W to the brim
= 2431 - 1440
= 991 cm
3 991 mℓ = 0.991 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1440 cm
3; (b) 0.991 ℓ