Question

The water level of a certain lake is at 35 feet. Due to recent storms, the water level is rising at a rate of 3 inches per day. How many

days will it take the lake to reach a level of 40 feet?
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Answer 1

Answer: 20 days

Step-by-step explanation: 3 inches is equal to 0.25 feet. 40 feet - 35 feet = 5 feet. 5 / 0.25 = 20.