SOLUTION: a rectangular tank measures 300cm by 200cm by 250cm and is full of water.a tap is used to draw water from this tank at the rate of 50 litres per minute.how long doesit take to drai

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Question 774616: a rectangular tank measures 300cm by 200cm by 250cm and is full of water.a tap is used to draw water from this tank at the rate of 50 litres per minute.how long doesit take to drain the tank? give your answer in hours.

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Volume of tank = 200*300*250
= 15,000,000cm^3
1 cm^3 = 1 ml
15,000,000/1000 = 15,000 litres
15,000 litres/ 50 litres
= 300 minutes
= 5 hours.
Hope this helps.
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