a tank has a leak which would empty the completely filled tank in 10 hours. if the tank is full of water and a tap is opened which admits 4 litres of water per minute in tank, the tank takes 15 hours to empty the tank. How many litres of water does the tank held ?
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Leak emptied the tank per minute = 100/10 = 10% of water per hour;
Quantity of water emptied per hour = 4*60 = 240;
Thus, 10% = 240 liter;
Hence, capacity of water,
100% = 240*100/10 = 2400 liter.
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Quantity of water emptied per hour = 4*60 = 240;
Thus, 10% = 240 liter;
Hence, capacity of water,
100% = 240*100/10 = 2400 liter.
hope it helps!
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