- A8,640 L
- B3,024 L
- C6,048 L
- D5,040 L
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Per hour the tap fills of the tank. It brings L/h, so capacity L.
Answer: C) 6,048 L
A leak in the bottom of a tank can empty the full tank in 7 hours. A tap bringing in 6 litres per minute is opened, and the full tank now empties in 12 hours. What is the capacity of the tank?
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