A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm(^3) per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill a container of 45 liters capacity? (1 liters = 1000cm(^3))
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A.
8 hours -
B.
6hr 15min -
C.
4hr 25min -
D.
3hr
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Total capacity of the container = 45 liters = 45 x 1000
= 45000 cm(^3)
Time to fill the container = (frac{45000}{2})
= 22500 seconds
= (frac{22500}{3600})
= 6 hr 15 mins