Tank C is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
710 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank D measuring 18 cm by 14 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank C at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank D to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank C
=
710 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 700 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank D
= 18 x 14 x 13
= 3276 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank D to the brim
= 3276 - 700
= 2576 cm
3 2576 mℓ = 2.576 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 700 cm
3; (b) 2.576 ℓ