Tank R is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank S measuring 15 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank R at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank S to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank R
=
34 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 750 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank S
= 15 x 14 x 11
= 2310 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank S to the brim
= 2310 - 750
= 1560 cm
3 1560 mℓ = 1.56 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 750 cm
3; (b) 1.56 ℓ