A rectangular container measuring 85 cm by 53 cm by 38 cm was to be filled with water by two taps, U and V. Tap U which fills the tank at a rate of 6 ℓ per minute was first turned on for 4 minutes before Tap V was turned on as well. If the tank was filled to the brim in a total of 5 minutes from the time when Tap U was first turned on, what is the rate at which Tap V fills the tank? Give your answer in ℓ per minute correct to 1 decimal place.
Total volume of the container
= 85 x 53 x 38
= 171190 cm
3 1 ℓ = 1000 cm
3 6 ℓ = 6000 cm
3 Volume of water filled by Tap U
= 6000 x 5
= 30000 cm
3 Volume of water filled by Tap V
= 171190 - 30000
= 141190 cm
3 Rate in which Tap V fills the container
= 141190 ÷ 1
= 141190 cm3/min
141190 mℓ/min
= 141.19 ℓ/min
≈ 141.2 ℓ/min (Correct to 1 decimal place)
Answer(s): 141.2 ℓ/min