Question 16
Mensuration of SolidsThe dimensions of a water tank are 13 cm, 10 cm and 70 cm. If it is half-filled with water, calculate the volume of water in litres.
- A.4.55 litres
- B.7.50 litres
- C.8.10 litres
- D.9.55 litres
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Answer: A (4.55 litres)
Explanation
Full volume = 13 × 10 × 70 = 9100 cm³; half is 4550 cm³ = 4.55 litres (1000 cm³ = 1 litre).