Question

The cross section of a rectangular tank measures 1.2m by 0.9 . If it contains fuel to a depth of 10m , find the number of litres of fuel in the tank.(1m^3 = 1000litres )?

Answer 1

`=>10,800 " L"`

Explanation:

First we determine the volume of the tank:

`V = l*w*h`

`V = (1.2)(0.9)(10) = 10.8 " m"^3`

Now we convert units:

`10.8 cancel("m"^3) * (1000 "L")/(1 cancel("m"^3))=10,800 " L"`