- A4,800 litres
- B3,600 litres
- C7,200 litres
- D6,000 litres
Step-by-Step Solution
Tap rate of the tank per hour = 240 litres an hour. Capacity L.
Answer: C) 7,200 litres
A leak can empty a full tank in 10 hours. A tap filling 4 litres a minute is opened; now the tank empties in 15 hours. What is the capacity of the tank?
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