Question
A rectangular tank measuring 87 cm by 57 cm by 26 cm was to be filled with water by two taps, Q and R. Tap Q which fills the tank at a rate of 8 ℓ per minute was first turned on for 4 minutes before Tap R was turned on as well. If the tank was filled to the brim in a total of 5 minutes from the time when Tap Q was first turned on, what is the rate at which Tap R fills the tank? Give your answer in ℓ per minute correct to 1 decimal place.
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A rectangular tank measuring 87 cm by 57 cm by 26 cm was to be filled with water by two taps, Q and R. Tap Q which fills the tank at a rate of 8 ℓ per minute was first turned on for 4 minutes before Tap R was turned on as well. If the tank was filled to the brim in a total of 5 minutes from the time when Tap Q was first turned on, what is the rate at which Tap R fills the tank? Give your answer in ℓ per minute correct to 1 decimal place.