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3) A tank currently holds 35 liters of water, and water is pouring into

the tank at 15 liters per minute. How much water much water is in the
tank after 5.5 minutes?

User Sachsure
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117.5 because 15 times 5.5 is 117.5
User Dexis
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Answer:

117.5 Liters

Explanation:

Already holds: 35L

Input: 15L / min

15L * 5.5 min = 82.5L

82.5 + 35 = 117.5L

117.5 liters of water is in the tank after 5.5 minutes

Hope this helps :)

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