Volume, SM-Bank 119

Prospect dam in Sydney's water catchment area has a capacity of 33 330 ML. The dam's current volume is 30 767 ML.

Calculate the amount of water required for the dam to reach capacity. Give your answer in kilolitres. (2 marks)

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\(2\ 563\ 000\ \text{kL}\)

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\(\text{Water to reach capacity}\)

\(=33\ 330-30\ 767=2563\ \text{ML}\)

\(1\ \text{ML}=1000\ \text{kL}\)

\(\therefore\ 2563\ \text{ML}\)	\(=2563\times 1000\ \text{kL}\)
	\(=2\ 563\ 000\ \text{kL}\)