Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Measurement and Geometry · hard
A rectangular tank 4 m × 2 m × 1 m is filled by a hose delivering 40 liters per minute. How long will it take to fill the tank?
- 20 minutes
- 200 minutes (3.33 h)
- 0.2 minutes
- 400 minutes
Answer
B. 200 minutes (3.33 h)
Solution
Volume = 8 m³ = 8,000 L. Time = 8,000 ÷ 40 = 200 minutes.
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