A tap delivers litres per second. How many cubic metres does it deliver in hours? ( litres)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Seconds in 2 hours: .
- Step 2: Litres delivered: .
- Step 3: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : leaves the volume in litres. : loses a factor of ten in the conversion. : treats the rate as per minute rather than per second.
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