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A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm\(^3\) per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill ...

A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm\(^3\) per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill a container of 45 liters capacity? (1 liters = 1000cm\(^3\))
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  • A 8 hours
  • B 6hr 15min
  • C 4hr 25min
  • D 3hr
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Total capacity of the container = 45 liters = 45 x 1000
= 45000 cm\(^3\)
Time to fill the container = \(\frac{45000}{2}\)
= 22500 seconds
= \(\frac{22500}{3600}\)
= 6 hr 15 mins

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