A dripping tap loses water at a rate of 5mL a minute. How long does it take to lose one litre?

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A dripping tap loses water at a rate of 5mL a minute.

How long does it take to lose one litre?

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1 liter = 1000mL

Divide 1000mL by mL per minute:

1000 / 5 = 200 minutes ( 3 hours and 20 minutes)

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