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

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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?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.