The figure shows an empty rectangular tank with a capacity of 32 ℓ. The tank has a height of 16 cm. Tap G filled the tank at a rate of 3 ℓ per minute. Tap H drained water from the tank at a rate of 1.7 ℓ per minute. Both taps were turned on for 15 minutes and then turned off.
- What is the base area of the tank?
- After both taps were turned off, how much more water is needed to fill the tank completely? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
1 ℓ = 1000 mℓ
32 ℓ = 32 x 1000 = 32000 mℓ
Base area of the tank
=
Volumeheight =
3200016 = 2000 cm
2 (b)
Volume of water that filled the tank per minute when both taps were turned on
= 3 - 1.7
= 1.3 ℓ
Volume of water that filled the tank in 15 minutes when both taps were turned on
= 15 x 1.3
= 19.5 ℓ
Volume of water needed to fill the tank
= 32 - 19.5
= 12.5 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 2000 cm
2; (b) 12.5 ℓ