A container measuring 27 cm by 24 cm by 44 cm was
14 filled with water at first. Wesley poured some water into the container. In the end, the height of the water level in the container was 15 cm as shown.
- How much water did Wesley pour into container? Give your answer in mℓ.
- Wesley then poured all the water in the container into several identical jugs. Given that each jug can hold at least 1.2 ℓ of water, what is the least number of jugs he would need?
(a)
Height of water in the container at first
=
14 x 44
= 11 cm
Increase in the height of water in the container
= 15 - 11
= 4 cm
Volume of water poured into the container
= 27 x 24 x 4
= 2592 mℓ
(b)
Volume of the water after some water was poured in
= 27 x 24 x 15
= 9720 cm
3
1.2 ℓ = 1200 mℓ
Number of jugs
= 9720 ÷ 1200
= 8 r 120
Least number of jugs that he would need
= 8 + 1
= 9
Answer(s): (a) 2592 mℓ; (b) 9