SOLUTION: A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm3 per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill a container of 45 liters capacity? (1 liters = 1000cm3). please the solutions and answer. thanks

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Question 958218: A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm3 per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill a container of 45 liters capacity? (1 liters = 1000cm3). please the solutions and answer. thanks
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282cm%5E3%2Fs%29%283600s%2Fhr%29%281liter%2F1000cm%5E3%29=7.2 liters/hr
The tap leaks 7.2 liters/hour
(45 liters)/(7.2 liters/hour)=6.25 hours
ANSWER It would take 6.25 hours to leak 45 liters.