Tank N is a cubical tank of side 14 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank P measuring 17 cm by 16 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank N at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank P to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank N
=
58 x 14 x 14 x 14
= 1715 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank P
= 17 x 16 x 13
= 3536 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank P to the brim
= 3536 - 1715
= 1821 cm
3 1821 mℓ = 1.821 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1715 cm
3; (b) 1.821 ℓ