SOLUTION: The water level of a 40' x 70' swimming pool is raised 3 inches. How many gallons of water were added to the pool? (7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot)

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: The water level of a 40' x 70' swimming pool is raised 3 inches. How many gallons of water were added to the pool? (7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot)      Log On


   

Question 583838: The water level of a 40' x 70' swimming pool is raised 3 inches. How many gallons of water were added to the pool? (7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot)
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


3 inches is 1/4 foot, so 40 times 70 times 1/4 is the number of cubic feet. Multiply by 7.48 to get the gallons.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism