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.

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Tajuddin Khandaker · Answer 1 · 2022-12-10T03:04:03+0000

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

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