Zoey has 2 tanks. Tank C and Tank D are of different capacities. If Tank C is filled by a tap at a rate of 5 litres per minute and Tank D is filled by a tap at a rate of 7 litres per minute, when Tank C is completely filled, 6 litres of water flowed out from Tank D. If Tank C is filled by a tap at a rate of 6 litres per minute and Tank D is filled by a tap at a rate of 2 litres per minute, when Tank C is completely filled, Tank D is only one-quarter-filled. What is the capacity of Tank D? Express your answer in litres.
|
Scenario 1 |
Scenario 2 |
Tank type |
Tank C |
Tank D |
Tank C |
Tank D |
Volume of the tank |
5 u |
7 u - 6 |
6 p |
2 p x 4 = 8 p |
Let 1 u be the time taken for Scenario 1.
Let 1 p be the time taken for Scenario 2.
5 u = 6 p --- (1)
7 u - 6 = 8 p
7 u = 8 p + 6 --- (2)
Make u the same.
(1) x 7
35 u = 42 p --- (3)
(2) x 5
35 u = 40 p + 30 --- (4)
(3) = (4)
42 p = 40 p + 30
42 p - 40 p = 30
2 p = 30
1 p = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Volume of Tank D
= 8 p
= 8 x 15
= 120 ℓ
Answer(s): 120 ℓ