Question

A water tank that holds 12,000 gallons

is leaking at a rate of 24 gallons per
hour. There are 8,448 gallons of water
in the tank now. Use an equation to
find how many hours the tank has been
leaking
A. 3,552 hours
B. 352 hours
C. 148 hours
D. 67 hours

Answer 1

C. 148

Explanation:

Equation: (12,000-8,448)÷24=x

12,000-8448=3552

3552÷24=148

x=148