Answer:
21.6 liters
Step-by-step explanation:
40 drops make up a volume of 10 mL
Therefore, the volume of 1 drop of water = 10mL/40 = 1/4 mL= 0.25mL
Since the tap loses 1 drop of water in 1 sec, it loses 0.25mL of water in 1 second
60 seconds make up 1 second so volume of water lost in 1 minute = 0.25 x 60 = 15 mL
60 minutes make up 1 hour so volume of water lost in 1 hour = 15 x 60 = 900 mL
24 hours make up a day so volume of water lost in 1 day = 900 x 24 = 21,600 mL
Since 1000 mL make up 1 liter, divide by 1000 to get volume in liters
Volume of water lost in 1 day = 21600/1000 = 21.6 liters
Can be done as one equation
V lost in one day = 0.25 x 3600 x 24 mL = 21600 mL = 21.6 L
