Question

A water tank initially contained 57 liters of water. It is being drained at a constant rate of 2.5 liters per minute.

How many minutes have passed m when the tank contains 35 liters? Round go the nearest tenth

Answer 1

8.8 minutes

Explanation:

first we figure out how many liters are being lost

57 - 35 = 22

then divide that by 2.5

22 / 2.5 = 8.8

8.8 minutes