- A5,760 litres
- B8,640 litres
- C4,320 litres
- D2,880 litres
Step-by-Step Solution
Pipe of the tank per hour = 360 L/h. Capacity L.
Answer: B) 8,640 litres
A small leak alone empties a full tank in 8 hours. A pipe fills 6 litres a minute into it; with both working, the full tank now empties in 12 hours. Find the capacity.
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