ABC26GN4749 · Volume and Surface Area

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Volume and Surface Area · Exam: 2003 · Marks: · Difficulty:

A cube of edge 15 cm is immersed completely in a rectangular vessel containing water. If the dimensions of the base of vessel are 20 cm × 15 cm, find the rise in water level.
Answer
Answer (as printed):
Explanation
Increase in volume = Volume of the cube = (15 × 15 × 15) cm . 3  Volume   15 × 15 × 15  ∴ Rise in water level =  = cm = 11.25 cm.  Area   20 × 15 

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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