A rectangular tank measuring 160 cm by 40 cm by 130 cm is 60% filled with water. 7 identical pots of water that are completely filled are then scooped out from it. The water level drops to 43 cm. The remaining amount of water in the tank is later poured into a container that contains 30 litres of water. The water is then drained out through a tap found at the bottom of the container at 20 litres per minute.
- What is the capacity of each pail? Answer in litres.
- How long did it take to drain the water from the container completely? Answer in terms of min.
(a)
Original height of water in the tank
= 130 x 60%
= 78 cm
Difference in height when 7 pots were scooped out
= 78 - 43
= 35 cm
Volume of 7 pots
= 160 x 40 x 35
= 224000 cm
3 Volume of 1 pot
= 224000 ÷ 7
= 32000 mℓ
= 32 ℓ
(b)
Remaining water in the tank
= 160 x 40 x 43
= 275200 cm
3 30 ℓ = 30000 mℓ
Total volume of water to drain
= 275200 + 30000
= 305200 mℓ
20 ℓ = 20000 mℓ
Time taken to drain the water
= 305200 ÷ 20000
= 15.26 min
Answer(s): (a) 32 ℓ; (b) 15.26 min