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a pool is draining at a rate of 5 gallons per minute. if there are 120 gallons in the pool how long will it take to empty the pool?​

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Answer:

24 minutes

Explanation:

5 times 24=120

so since every 5 gallons it takes a minute it would be 24 min

User Qpirate
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Answer:

24 minutes

Explanation:

You must divide the total gallons by the rate of how many are draining.

This will give you the answer 24.

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