Tank M is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank N measuring 18 cm by 16 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank M at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank N to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank M
=
58 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1080 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank N
= 18 x 16 x 13
= 3744 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank N to the brim
= 3744 - 1080
= 2664 cm
3 2664 mℓ = 2.664 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1080 cm
3; (b) 2.664 ℓ