Tank C is a cubical tank of side 14 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank D measuring 17 cm by 16 cm by 15 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank C at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank D to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank C
=
58 x 14 x 14 x 14
= 1715 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank D
= 17 x 16 x 15
= 4080 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank D to the brim
= 4080 - 1715
= 2365 cm
3 2365 mℓ = 2.365 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1715 cm
3; (b) 2.365 ℓ