Tank F is a cubical tank of side 18 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank G measuring 20 cm by 17 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank F at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank G to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank F
=
34 x 18 x 18 x 18
= 4374 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank G
= 20 x 17 x 14
= 4760 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank G to the brim
= 4760 - 4374
= 386 cm
3 386 mℓ = 0.386 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 4374 cm
3; (b) 0.386 ℓ