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Between 10p.m. and 7:45a.m., the water level in the swimming pool decreased by 13/16 inches.

Assuming that the water level decreased at a constant rate, how much did it drop each hour?


The water level decreased by _______ inch each hour.

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Answer: About 0.08 inches per hour.

Step-by-step explanation: The amount of time between 10pm and 7:45am is 9.75 hours. Divide (13/16) by 9.75 and you have your answer.

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