Question 24
Mensuration of SolidsA water tank of height ½m has a square base of side 1½m. If it is filled with water from a water tanker holding 1500 litres, how many litres of water are left in the water tanker? [1000 litres = 1m3]
- A.37.5litres
- B.375 litres
- C.3750 litres
- D.37500 litres
- E.375000 litres.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (375 litres)
Explanation
Tank volume = 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.5 = 1.125 m³ = 1125 litres. Water left = 1500 − 1125 = 375 litres.