Tank U is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
45 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank V measuring 15 cm by 11 cm by 10 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
=
45 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 800 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank V
= 15 x 11 x 10
= 1650 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank V to the brim
= 1650 - 800
= 850 cm
3 850 mℓ = 0.85 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 800 cm
3; (b) 0.85 ℓ