Jack has 2 containers. Container B and Container C are of different capacities. If Container B is filled by a tap at a rate of 4 litres per minute and Container C is filled by a tap at a rate of 7 litres per minute, when Container B is completely filled, 6 litres of water flowed out from Container C. If Container B is filled by a tap at a rate of 3 litres per minute and Container C is filled by a tap at a rate of 2 litres per minute, when Container B is completely filled, Container C is only half-filled. What is the capacity of Container C? Express your answer in litres.
|
Scenario 1 |
Scenario 2 |
Container type |
Container B |
Container C |
Container B |
Container C |
Volume of the container |
4 u |
7 u - 6 |
3 p |
2 p x 2 = 4 p |
Let 1 u be the time taken for Scenario 1.
Let 1 p be the time taken for Scenario 2.
4 u = 3 p --- (1)
7 u - 6 = 4 p
7 u = 4 p + 6 --- (2)
Make u the same.
(1) x 7
28 u = 21 p --- (3)
(2) x 4
28 u = 16 p + 24 --- (4)
(3) = (4)
21 p = 16 p + 24
21 p - 16 p = 24
5 p = 24
1 p = 24 ÷ 5 = 4.8
Volume of Container C
= 4 p
= 4 x 4.8
= 19.2 ℓ
Answer(s): 19.2 ℓ