SOLUTION: It takes a hose 2 minutes to fill a rectangular aquarium 9 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 13 inches tall. How long will it take the same hose to fill an aquarium measuring 22 inc

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Question 1164318: It takes a hose 2 minutes to fill a rectangular aquarium 9 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 13 inches tall. How long will it take the same hose to fill an aquarium measuring 22 inches by 24 inches by 32 inches?
Answer by ikleyn(52867) About Me  (Show Source):
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HINT.    First,  calculate the volumes;  then calculate the ratio of volumes.

Then start thinking.