Tank M is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank N measuring 20 cm by 17 cm by 16 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank M at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank N to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank M
=
58 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1080 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank N
= 20 x 17 x 16
= 5440 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank N to the brim
= 5440 - 1080
= 4360 cm
3 4360 mℓ = 4.36 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1080 cm
3; (b) 4.36 ℓ