Tank G is a cubical tank of side 8 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank H measuring 16 cm by 14 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank G at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank H to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank G
=
58 x 8 x 8 x 8
= 320 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank H
= 16 x 14 x 12
= 2688 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank H to the brim
= 2688 - 320
= 2368 cm
3 2368 mℓ = 2.368 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 320 cm
3; (b) 2.368 ℓ