Tank A is filled with water to a height of 11cm. The water in tank A is then poured into 2 empty rectangular tanks, B and C such that the heights of water in all the tanks are equal. Find the volume of water poured out of tank A. (Tank B has a base area of 70cm^2 and tank C has a base area of 30^2.)

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Lauryn Wang

Mathematics

17 November, 09:38

Tank A is filled with water to a height of 11cm. The water in tank A is then poured into 2 empty rectangular tanks, B and C such that the heights of water in all the tanks are equal. Find the volume of water poured out of tank A. (Tank B has a base area of 70cm^2 and tank C has a base area of 30^2.)

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Meredith Powell · Answer 1

The volume of water poured out of Tank A is equal to the sum of volumes of Tank B and Tank C.

As per the Question ... water in all tank is equal.

so ...

First find the volume of Tank A and then divide it by 3. So as to pour equal water in all tanks.

Later ...

Add the volumes of Tank B and Tank C.

That's it!

880cube cm is the answer.