Tank B is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
89 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank C measuring 19 cm by 17 cm by 15 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank B at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank C to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank B
=
89 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1536 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank C
= 19 x 17 x 15
= 4845 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank C to the brim
= 4845 - 1536
= 3309 cm
3 3309 mℓ = 3.309 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1536 cm
3; (b) 3.309 ℓ