Question

Tins of paint are filled at the rate of 2m3 per minute.

How many 750 ml tins of paint can be filled in 1 hour?

Answer 1

160,000 tins

Explanation:

To find the number of tins, divide the fill rate by the volume per tin.

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(2·(1000 L)/min)×(60 min)/(1 h)/(0.75 L/tin) = 160,000 tin/h

160,000 tins of paint can be filled in 1 hour.

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Additional comment

That's one tin every 22.5 milliseconds. It would be a feat of engineering to move that volume without splashing.

There are 60 minutes per hour. There are 1000 liters per cubic meter.