A container measuring 30 cm by 23 cm by 50 cm was
15 filled with water at first. Tom poured some water into the container. In the end, the height of the water level in the container was 13 cm as shown.
- How much water did Tom pour into container? Give your answer in mℓ.
- Tom then poured all the water in the container into several identical jugs. Given that each jug can hold at least 1.8 ℓ of water, what is the least number of jugs he would need?
(a)
Height of water in the container at first
=
15 x 50
= 10 cm
Increase in the height of water in the container
= 13 - 10
= 3 cm
Volume of water poured into the container
= 30 x 23 x 3
= 2070 mℓ
(b)
Volume of the water after some water was poured in
= 30 x 23 x 13
= 8970 cm
3
1.8 ℓ = 1800 mℓ
Number of jugs
= 8970 ÷ 1800
= 4 r 1770
Least number of jugs that he would need
= 4 + 1
= 5
Answer(s): (a) 2070 mℓ; (b) 5