Question
Tank W is a cubical container of edge 36 cm. It is completely filled with water. Tank X is a rectangular tank measuring 54 cm by 31 cm by 34 cm. It is filled with water flowing from a tap at a rate of 1.7 ℓ per minute. 6 minutes later, the tap is turned off.
  1. Find the volume of water in Tank X after 6 minutes. Give your answer in litres.
  2. All the water in Tank W is then poured into Tank X without spilling. How much more water is needed to fill Tank X completely? Give your answer in litres.
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Tank W is a cubical container of edge 36 cm. It is completely filled with water. Tank X is a rectangular tank measuring 54 cm by 31 cm by 34 cm. It is filled with water flowing from a tap at a rate of 1.7 ℓ per minute. 6 minutes later, the tap is turned off.
  1. Find the volume of water in Tank X after 6 minutes. Give your answer in litres.
  2. All the water in Tank W is then poured into Tank X without spilling. How much more water is needed to fill Tank X completely? Give your answer in litres.