SOLUTION: During a rainstorm, 15 litres of water fell per square metre. By how much did the water level rise in an open-air pool?

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Question 1070220: During a rainstorm, 15 litres of water fell per square metre. By how much did the water level rise in an open-air pool?
Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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15 liters = 15000 cm^3.

15 liters per 1 square meter = 15000 cm^3 per 10000 cm^2.

The level rise is 1500%2F10000 = 15%2F10 = 3%2F2 cm = 1.5 cm.