Number 8
2 marks · NormalA swimming pool holds 250 000 litres of water. Write this volume in cubic metres (m³).
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250 m³ (±0.5)
Also accept: 250; 250.0
Common mistakes: 25 m³; 2.5 m³
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Marking points
M1 · 1 mark · Recognises 1000 litres = 1 m³ or sets up correct division.
A1 · 1 mark · Gives correct answer: 250 m³.
Worked solution
1 m³ = 1000 litres.
So, 250 000 litres = 250 m³.