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Solving for Elapsed Time Related to Rate Practice

Practice Solving for Elapsed Time Related to Rate questions

Question 1

The current standard for a low-flow showerhead is 2.5 gallons per minute. Suppose that you a filling a 30-gallon tub using the showerhead, but accidentally left the drain open. If water drains out of the tub at a rate of 0.5 gallons per minute, how long will it take to fill the tub?

  1. 10 minutes
  2. 35 minutes
  3. 15 minutes
  4. 20 minutes