SOLUTION: Oil flows through a pipe at a rate of 30m^3/sec . How long will it take to fill a tank of volume 1.5*10^5m^3 ? Give your answer in seconds , in standard form with two significant f

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Question 1050759: Oil flows through a pipe at a rate of 30m^3/sec . How long will it take to fill a tank of volume 1.5*10^5m^3 ? Give your answer in seconds , in standard form with two significant figures .
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.5 x 10^5/30 =.05 x 10^5, or 5.0 x 10^3 seconds to fill the tank. ☺☺☺☺