76.5k views
0 votes
A faucet leaks at a rate of 2 milliliters per second. What is the rate in liters per minute?

A
12 -
B
0.12 L/min
12LT
D
120 L/min

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer: 0.12 per minute

Step-by-step explanation: I actually had to reread this one a couple times, as the setup is a bit confusing. Here's how I would solve it personally:

1. Since it's leaking 2ml per second, and there are 60 seconds in a minute, multiply 2ml times 60 seconds to get 120ml every minute.

2. 1ml equals 0.001 liters, so multiply 120ml by 0.001 to find out how many liters that is. 120(0.001)=0.12.

Hope this helps,

Lacia

User Ewen Cartwright
by
4.8k points
3 votes
The answer is D - 120 L/min
User Anna Melzer
by
4.9k points