Question

Estimate the time it would take to fill a private swimming pool with a capacity of 80,000 L using a garden hose delivering 60 L/min.

A) 22.2 hours
B) 27.8 hours
C) 33.3 hours
D) 40.0 hours

Answer 1

It would take approximately 22.2 hours to fill a swimming pool with a capacity of 80,000 liters using a garden hose delivering 60 liters per minute.

Therefore, the correct answer is A) 22.2 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

To estimate the time it would take to fill a private swimming pool with a capacity of 80,000 liters using a garden hose that delivers 60 liters per minute, you would perform the following calculation:

First, divide the pool's volume by the rate at which water is delivered:

80,000 L ÷ 60 L/min = 1,333.33 minutes

Next, convert minutes to hours:

1,333.33 minutes ÷ 60 minutes/hour = 22.22 hours (approximately)

Therefore, the correct answer is A) 22.2 hours.