Question
The figure shows 2 containers, Container Z and Container A. Container A is completely empty while Container Z is filled with water to the brim. Water from Tap Y flows in at a rate of 7.2 litres per minute while water drains from Tap X at a rate of 0.72 litres per minute. Both taps are turned on at the same time. After some time, the heights of the water level in both tanks became the same.
  1. Find the time taken for the heights of the water level to be the same in both tanks.
  2. Find the height of the water level at that point of time.
5 m
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The figure shows 2 containers, Container Z and Container A. Container A is completely empty while Container Z is filled with water to the brim. Water from Tap Y flows in at a rate of 7.2 litres per minute while water drains from Tap X at a rate of 0.72 litres per minute. Both taps are turned on at the same time. After some time, the heights of the water level in both tanks became the same.
  1. Find the time taken for the heights of the water level to be the same in both tanks.
  2. Find the height of the water level at that point of time.