SOLUTION: the pressure exerted by a certain liquid at a given point varies directly as the depth of the point beneath the surface of the liquid. The pressure at 60 feet is 26 pounds per squa

Question 1113937: the pressure exerted by a certain liquid at a given point varies directly as the depth of the point beneath the surface of the liquid. The pressure at 60 feet is 26 pounds per square inch. what is the pressure at 180 feet?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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pressure at 60 feet is 26 pounds per square inch.
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Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Since the depth of 180 feet is 3 times 60 feet, the pressure at 180 feet is three times 26 pounds per square inch, i.e. 78 pounds per square inch.

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