A container measuring 30 cm by 24 cm by 45 cm was
13 filled with water at first. Nick poured some water into the container. In the end, the height of the water level in the container was 21 cm as shown.
- How much water did Nick pour into container? Give your answer in mℓ.
- Nick then poured all the water in the container into several identical flasks. Given that each flask can hold at least 1.6 ℓ of water, what is the least number of flasks he would need?
(a)
Height of water in the container at first
=
13 x 45
= 15 cm
Increase in the height of water in the container
= 21 - 15
= 6 cm
Volume of water poured into the container
= 30 x 24 x 6
= 4320 mℓ
(b)
Volume of the water after some water was poured in
= 30 x 24 x 21
= 15120 cm
3
1.6 ℓ = 1600 mℓ
Number of flasks
= 15120 ÷ 1600
= 9 r 720
Least number of flasks that he would need
= 9 + 1
= 10
Answer(s): (a) 4320 mℓ; (b) 10