Question

Between 02 30 and 05 15, the same day ,the volume of water in a reservoir increased from 1500 L to 14 700 L. What was the average rate of increased in volume of water, giving your answer in L/h?

Answer 1

4,800

Explanation:

(14,700- 1,500) / 2 h 45 m

= 13,200 / 2.75

= 4,800 L/h

Answer 2

Time in minutes between 2 30 and 5 15 = 165 minutes= 2.75 hrs

raise in water level = 14700-1500= 13200

the average rate of increased in volume of water, giving your answer in L/h = 13200/2.75 = 4800 L/h