Question

A dripping tap wastes 11,250 ml of water in 9 hours. If it drips equal quantity in each hour ,how much water will be wasted in an hour? Express your answer in L.

Answer 1

Answer: In 1 hour , it will waste = 1.25ml

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume of water  wasted by the tap in 9 Hours = 11,250 ml

Since  it drips in equal quantity,

In 1 hr , it will drip=  1 x 11,250 / 9 = 1,250 ml

But  1000 ml = 1 Liter

1250 ml = 1250ml x 1Liter / 1000ml= 1.25L