Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Measurement and Geometry · hard
A rectangular tank 1 m × 3 m × 2 m is filled by a hose delivering 100 liters per minute. How long will it take to fill the tank?
- 60 minutes (1 h)
- 6 minutes
- 0.06 minutes
- 120 minutes
Answer
A. 60 minutes (1 h)
Solution
Volume = 6 m³ = 6,000 L. Time = 6,000 ÷ 100 = 60 minutes.
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