Tank F is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
45 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank G measuring 15 cm by 11 cm by 8 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank F at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank G to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank F
=
45 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 800 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank G
= 15 x 11 x 8
= 1320 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank G to the brim
= 1320 - 800
= 520 cm
3 520 mℓ = 0.52 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 800 cm
3; (b) 0.52 ℓ