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A rectangular tank measures 2.5m long, 1.8m wide and 50 cm high. How many litres of water does the tank hold when full.

Class: KCPE

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Volume,capacity and mass

Lesson Summary

A rectangular tank measures 2.5m long, 1.8m wide and 50 cm high. How many litres of water does the tank hold when full.

A.22,500
B.2 250,000
C.225
D.2,250



Text Answer


Volume of tank = length x breadth x height = 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.5= 2.25m³

Convert volume to litres = 2.25 x 1000 = 2 250 litres

The correct answer is D (2 250).

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