The volume of a tank is 72 cubic metres. Water is poured into it at the rate of 60 litres per minute. How much time will it take to fill the tank?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 20 hours.
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Volume of the tank = 72 m3 = 72(1000)lt = 72000 lt Rate at which water is poured into the tank = 60 lt per minute |
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Time required to fill the tank = Volume/rate = 72000/60 = 1200 minutes = 1200/60 = 20 hours |