SOLUTION: It takes a hose 3 minutes to fill a rectangular aquarium 9 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 14 inches tall. How long will it take the same hose to fill an aquarium measuring 21 inc

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Question 1174844: It takes a hose 3 minutes to fill a rectangular aquarium 9 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 14 inches tall. How long will it take the same hose to fill an aquarium measuring 21 inches by 23 inches by 35 inches? Round your answer to the nearest minute
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rate of filling is  r = %289%2A12%2A14%29%2F3 = 504 cubic inches per minute.


THEREFORE, the time of filling in the second case is  t = %2821%2A23%2A35%29%2F504 = 34 minutes (rounded as requested).    ANSWER

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