SOLUTION: a rectangular reflecting pool with a horizontal bottom holds 60,000 gallons of water.if the pool is 40 feet by 100 feet how deep is the water?

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Question 627284: a rectangular reflecting pool with a horizontal bottom holds 60,000 gallons of water.if the pool is 40 feet by 100 feet how deep is the water?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

a rectangular reflecting pool with a horizontal bottom holds 60,000 gallons of water.
if the pool is 40 feet by 100 feet how deephighlight%28x%29 is the water?
40%2A100%2Ax+=+60000, x = 60,000/4,000 = 15 ft deep