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A rectangular tank has a hole in it such that 11cm³ of water leaks out every 5 seconds.

A rectangular tank has a hole in it such that 11cm³ of water leaks out every 5 seconds. Using π as 3.142. Calculate:-

(i) The capacity of the water lost from the tank every hour.
(ii) The time it takes to till a cylindrical tank of radius 30cm and height 30cm into which the leaking water drains; in hours to 4 significant figures.

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Wilfykil answered the question on August 20, 2019 at 08:14

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