1.  A cistern of capacity 8000 litres measures externally 3.3 m by 2.6 m by 1.1 m and its walls are 5 cm thick. The thickness of the bottom is:
A. 90 cm
B. 1 dm
C. 1 m
D. 1.1 cm

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Let the thickness of the bottom be x cm.

Then, [(330 - 10) x (260 - 10) x (110 - x)] = 8000 x 1000

320 x 250 x (110 - x) = 8000 x 1000

(110 - x) = 8000 x 1000 = 100
320 x 250

x = 10 cm = 1 dm.