Question

Between 10 P.M. and 7:45 A.M.​, the water level in a swimming pool decreased by 3/8 inches . Assuming that the water level decreased at a constant​ rate, how much did the water level drop each​ hour?

Answer 1

0.03846154... inches/hour

Explanation:

between 10 P.M. and 7:45 A.M. = 9.75 hours

(3/8) inches / 9.75 hours = 0.03846154... inches per hour

EDIT: in fraction form

Answer:

1/26 inches/hour

Explanation:

between 10 P.M. and 7:45 A.M. = 9 and 3/4 hours, or 39/4 hours

(3/8) inches / (39/4) hours = 1/26 inches per hour