Tank Q is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
910 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank R measuring 16 cm by 13 cm by 12 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank Q at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank R to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank Q
=
910 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 900 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank R
= 16 x 13 x 12
= 2496 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank R to the brim
= 2496 - 900
= 1596 cm
3 1596 mℓ = 1.596 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 900 cm
3; (b) 1.596 ℓ