document.write( "Question 974050: A swimming pool has developed a leak at a constant rate of 28 litres per minute. After 20 minutes of leaking the pool is 90% full capacity. How much water will be in the pool when it is 70% full capacity? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #596069 by lwsshak3(11628)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A swimming pool has developed a leak at a constant rate of 28 litres per minute. After 20 minutes of leaking the pool is 90% full capacity. How much water will be in the pool when it is 70% full capacity? \n" ); document.write( "*** \n" ); document.write( "at a leak rate of 28 litres/min, after 20 min: \n" ); document.write( "28*20=560 liters of water is lost which is 10% of full capacity \n" ); document.write( "100% capacity=10*560=5600 litres \n" ); document.write( "at 70% capacity, 70%*5600=3920 litres \n" ); document.write( "How much water will be in the pool when it is 70% full capacity? 3920 litres \n" ); document.write( " |