Tank A is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank B measuring 15 cm by 14 cm by 11 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
=
34 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1296 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank B
= 15 x 14 x 11
= 2310 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank B to the brim
= 2310 - 1296
= 1014 cm
3 1014 mℓ = 1.014 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1296 cm
3; (b) 1.014 ℓ