Tank V is a cubical tank of side 9 cm. It is
89 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank W measuring 17 cm by 14 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank V at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank W to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank V
=
89 x 9 x 9 x 9
= 648 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank W
= 17 x 14 x 13
= 3094 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank W to the brim
= 3094 - 648
= 2446 cm
3 2446 mℓ = 2.446 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 648 cm
3; (b) 2.446 ℓ