P5/P6 Volume of Partially Filled Container

Volume is a topic taught in P5 that addresses the 3-D space after students have comnpleted learning of 2-D shapes such as squares, rectangles and triangles.

Besides length and breadth, the height is what that gives a 2-D shapes another dimension.

Partially filled containers are often tested in Paper 2 of P5 and P6 exam papers.
Calculator usage is allowed.

A rectangular tank has the dimensions 55cm by 30cm by 40cm.
This tank is now 1/3 filled with water.

a) What is the volume of water is in the tank now?
b) What is the volume of water needed to fill the tank completely?

Partially filled water tanks

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