SOLUTION: a kids pool holds 100 gallons of water. if water is leaking at the rate of 1/2 gallon per minute, how much water is left after a half hour?

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Question 552384: a kids pool holds 100 gallons of water. if water is leaking at the rate of 1/2 gallon per minute, how much water is left after a half hour?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2 gallon / minute is drained
in 30 minutes
30*1/2 = 15 gallons will leak
100-15=85 gallons will be left.