A tank was filled with 200 ℓ of water at 14 00. Water flowed out of the tank from 14 00 to 18 00. The line graph shows the amount of water in the tank from 14 00 to 18 00. Which one-hour period shows the most increase in the amount of water in the tank? Give your answer in this format. (Eg 12 00 to 13 00)


To find the most increase in a line graph, look for a decreasing slope that is the steepest. This indicates that the most decrease in the amount of water in the tank.

To show:

Between 14 00 and 15 00:
Volume of water that flowed out
= 200 - 150
= 50 ℓ

Between 15 00 and 16 00:
Volume of water that flowed out
= 150 - 130
= 20 ℓ

Between 16 00 and 17 00:
Volume of water that flowed out
= 130 - 120
= 10 ℓ

Between 17 00 and 18 00:
Volume of water that flowed out
= 120 - 90
= 30 ℓ

One-hour period that shows the most decrease in the volume of water = 14 00 to 15 00 

Answer(s): 14 00 to 15 00