Question

A generator consumes $2.85\mathrm{litres}$ of diesel per hour. How much diesel is required to work the generator for $24$ hours?

Answer 1

Diesel consumed by generator per hour$=2.85\mathrm{litres}$

Diesel required to work the generator for $24$ hours $=24\times$Diesel consumed by generator per hour

$$\begin{gathered} =24\times 2.85 \\ =68.4\mathrm{litres} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, $68.4\mathrm{litres}$ diesel is required to work the generator for $24$ hours.