Tank L is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
45 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank M measuring 15 cm by 13 cm by 10 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank L at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank M to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank L
=
45 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 800 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank M
= 15 x 13 x 10
= 1950 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank M to the brim
= 1950 - 800
= 1150 cm
3 1150 mℓ = 1.15 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 800 cm
3; (b) 1.15 ℓ