SOLUTION: A 36,000 gallon tank is being filled at a rate of 60 gallons per minute. At this rate , how many minutes will it take to fill the pool 2/3 full?

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Question 657079: A 36,000 gallon tank is being filled at a rate of 60 gallons per minute. At this rate , how many minutes will it take to fill the pool 2/3 full?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+%282%2F3%29%2A36000+=+24000+
+24000+%2F+60+=+400+
It will take 400 minutes