Tank N is a cubical tank of side 15 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank P measuring 18 cm by 17 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank N at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank P to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank N
=
35 x 15 x 15 x 15
= 2025 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank P
= 18 x 17 x 14
= 4284 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank P to the brim
= 4284 - 2025
= 2259 cm
3 2259 mℓ = 2.259 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2025 cm
3; (b) 2.259 ℓ