Tank H is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
35 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank J measuring 17 cm by 16 cm by 13 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank H at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank J to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank H
=
35 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 600 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank J
= 17 x 16 x 13
= 3536 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank J to the brim
= 3536 - 600
= 2936 cm
3 2936 mℓ = 2.936 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 600 cm
3; (b) 2.936 ℓ