SOLUTION: A factory makes 1500 cans per minute. The factory makes cans for 8 hours each day. Each can is filled with 330 ml of cola How much cola is needed to fill all the cans that are

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Question 971995: A factory makes 1500 cans per minute.
The factory makes cans for 8 hours each day.
Each can is filled with 330 ml of cola
How much cola is needed to fill all the cans that are made each day ?
Give answer in litres.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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1500 cans/minute *0.33 l/can=495 liters/minute * 480 minutes/8 hours = 237,600 liters
Rough check
480 minutes a day
1500 cans per minute
about 750,000 cans/day
3 cans per liter, about 250,000 liters. In the range.