- A18,000 litres
- B12,000 litres
- C7,200 litres
- D3,000 litres
Step-by-Step Solution
Tap rate of the tank per hour = 300 L/h. Capacity L.
Answer: A) 18,000 litres
A leak alone would empty a full tank in 24 hours. The tank is full and a tap filling 5 litres a minute is opened; now the tank empties in 40 hours. What is the capacity?
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