Tank E is a cubical tank of side 9 cm. It is
79 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank F measuring 15 cm by 13 cm by 10 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank E at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank F to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank E
=
79 x 9 x 9 x 9
= 567 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank F
= 15 x 13 x 10
= 1950 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank F to the brim
= 1950 - 567
= 1383 cm
3 1383 mℓ = 1.383 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 567 cm
3; (b) 1.383 ℓ