Tank T is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank U measuring 17 cm by 13 cm by 11 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank T at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank U to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank T
=
58 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 625 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank U
= 17 x 13 x 11
= 2431 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank U to the brim
= 2431 - 625
= 1806 cm
3 1806 mℓ = 1.806 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 625 cm
3; (b) 1.806 ℓ