Question
Tank X is a cubical container of edge 21 cm. It is completely filled with water. Tank Y is a rectangular tank measuring 60 cm by 16 cm by 18 cm. It is filled with water flowing from a tap at a rate of 0.1 ℓ per minute. 6 minutes later, the tap is turned off.
  1. Find the volume of water in Tank Y after 6 minutes. Give your answer in litres.
  2. All the water in Tank X is then poured into Tank Y without spilling. How much more water is needed to fill Tank Y completely? Give your answer in litres.
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Tank X is a cubical container of edge 21 cm. It is completely filled with water. Tank Y is a rectangular tank measuring 60 cm by 16 cm by 18 cm. It is filled with water flowing from a tap at a rate of 0.1 ℓ per minute. 6 minutes later, the tap is turned off.
  1. Find the volume of water in Tank Y after 6 minutes. Give your answer in litres.
  2. All the water in Tank X is then poured into Tank Y without spilling. How much more water is needed to fill Tank Y completely? Give your answer in litres.