Estimate the depth of water in the tank in centimeters. part a and b

Question

This tank is a cuboid containing 39.4 litres of water. The length of the tank is 63.2cm and the width is 27.8cm. 1 litre=1000cm^3.

 

 

a) Estimate the depth of water in the tank in centimeters. Show the values you use.

 

b) work out the exact depth of the water to 1 decimal place

 

calculator allowed

Answer 1

Lola,

 

Volume of tank is 39.4 liters = 39.4*1000 cc (as 1 liter = 1000 cc)

 

Volume = l *w*d = 39400

v = 63.2*27.8*d = 39400

 

d = 22.4 cm