Question
A rectangular tank measuring 72 cm by 59 cm by 35 cm was to be filled with water by two taps, V and W. Tap V which fills the tank at a rate of 5 ℓ per minute was first turned on for 2 minutes before Tap W was turned on as well. If the tank was filled to the brim in a total of 7 minutes from the time when Tap V was first turned on, what is the rate at which Tap W fills the tank? Give your answer in ℓ per minute correct to 1 decimal place.
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A rectangular tank measuring 72 cm by 59 cm by 35 cm was to be filled with water by two taps, V and W. Tap V which fills the tank at a rate of 5 ℓ per minute was first turned on for 2 minutes before Tap W was turned on as well. If the tank was filled to the brim in a total of 7 minutes from the time when Tap V was first turned on, what is the rate at which Tap W fills the tank? Give your answer in ℓ per minute correct to 1 decimal place.