A rectangular tank measuring 170 cm by 50 cm by 120 cm is 60% filled with water. 14 identical pots of water that are completely filled are then scooped out from it. The water level drops to 44 cm. The remaining amount of water in the tank is later poured into a container that contains 40 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
= 120 x 60%
= 72 cm
Difference in height when 14 pots were scooped out
= 72 - 44
= 28 cm
Volume of 14 pots
= 170 x 50 x 28
= 238000 cm
3 Volume of 1 pot
= 238000 ÷ 14
= 17000 mℓ
= 17 ℓ
(b)
Remaining water in the tank
= 170 x 50 x 44
= 374000 cm
3 40 ℓ = 40000 mℓ
Total volume of water to drain
= 374000 + 40000
= 414000 mℓ
20 ℓ = 20000 mℓ
Time taken to drain the water
= 414000 ÷ 20000
= 20.7 min
Answer(s): (a) 17 ℓ; (b) 20.7 min