A pool measuring 50 m x 28 m x 3 m was completely filled with water. The water was draining out of the tank at a constant rate and became completely empty after 30 minutes.
- What fraction of the pool was filled with water at the end of 19 minutes? Express your answer in the simplest form.
- How many litres of water was drained out of the pool at the end of 5 minutes?
(a)
Fraction of the pool empty per minute =
130 Fraction of the pool empty at 19
th minute
=
130 x 19
=
1930 Fraction of the pool still filled with water
= 1 -
1930 =
3030 -
1930 =
1130 (b)
Volume of the pool
= 50 x 28 x 3
= 4200 m
3 = 4200 ℓ
Volume of water drained per minute
= 4200 ÷ 30
= 140 ℓ/min
Volume of the pool drained after the end of 5 minutes
= 5 x 140
= 700 ℓ
Answer(s): (a)
1130; (b) 700 ℓ