Tank V is a cubical tank of side 12 cm. It is
58 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank W measuring 19 cm by 15 cm by 14 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank V at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank W to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank V
=
58 x 12 x 12 x 12
= 1080 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank W
= 19 x 15 x 14
= 3990 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank W to the brim
= 3990 - 1080
= 2910 cm
3 2910 mℓ = 2.91 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 1080 cm
3; (b) 2.91 ℓ