Tank D is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank E measuring 19 cm by 15 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank D at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank E to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank D
=
58 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 625 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank E
= 19 x 15 x 13
= 3705 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank E to the brim
= 3705 - 625
= 3080 cm
3 3080 mℓ = 3.08 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 625 cm
3; (b) 3.08 ℓ