Tank U is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
56 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank V measuring 19 cm by 16 cm by 14 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
=
56 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1440 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank V
= 19 x 16 x 14
= 4256 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank V to the brim
= 4256 - 1440
= 2816 cm
3 2816 mℓ = 2.816 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1440 cm
3; (b) 2.816 ℓ