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==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
Each of the four hoses hose fills <math>24,000/4 = 6,000</math> gallons of water. At the rate it goes at it will take <math>6,000/2.5 = 2400</math> minutes, or <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 40}</math> hours. | Each of the four hoses hose fills <math>24,000/4 = 6,000</math> gallons of water. At the rate it goes at it will take <math>6,000/2.5 = 2400</math> minutes, or <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A)}\ 40}</math> hours. | ||
==Video Solution== | |||
https://youtu.be/USVVURBLaAc?t=288 | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 22:56, 28 January 2021
Problem 6
Steve's empty swimming pool will hold 
gallons of water when full. It will be filled by 
hoses, each of which supplies 
gallons of water per minute. How many hours will it take to fill Steve's pool?
Solution
Each of the four hoses hose fills 
gallons of water. At the rate it goes at it will take 
minutes, or 
hours.
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/USVVURBLaAc?t=288
See Also
| 2009 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 7 | |
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