Math Problem Statement
a water tank fills at an increasing rate of 50 litres during the first hour , 175 litres during the second hour , 300 litres during the third hour and so on . the size of the tank is 17x 5 x3 in meters . the capacity of the tank is 25500 litres . how long does it take to fill the tank
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Progression
Quadratic Equations
Formulas
T_n = a + (n - 1) * d
S_n = (n/2) * [2a + (n - 1)d]
Quadratic equation: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Theorems
Quadratic Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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