Jonathan has 2 tanks. Tank F and Tank G are of different capacities. If Tank F is filled by a tap at a rate of 3 litres per minute and Tank G is filled by a tap at a rate of 7 litres per minute, when Tank F is completely filled, 7 litres of water flowed out from Tank G. If Tank F is filled by a tap at a rate of 4 litres per minute and Tank G is filled by a tap at a rate of 3 litres per minute, when Tank F is completely filled, Tank G is only half-filled. What is the capacity of Tank G? Express your answer in litres.
|
Scenario 1 |
Scenario 2 |
Tank type |
Tank F |
Tank G |
Tank F |
Tank G |
Volume of the tank |
3 u |
7 u - 7 |
4 p |
3 p x 2 = 6 p |
Let 1 u be the time taken for Scenario 1.
Let 1 p be the time taken for Scenario 2.
3 u = 4 p --- (1)
7 u - 7 = 6 p
7 u = 6 p + 7 --- (2)
Make u the same.
(1) x 7
21 u = 28 p --- (3)
(2) x 3
21 u = 18 p + 21 --- (4)
(3) = (4)
28 p = 18 p + 21
28 p - 18 p = 21
10 p = 21
1 p = 21 ÷ 10 = 2.1
Volume of Tank G
= 6 p
= 6 x 2.1
= 12.6 ℓ
Answer(s): 12.6 ℓ