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A 950 gallon swimming pool is being drained. After seven hours, 500 gallons have been drained. If the rate of drainage continues, how long will it take to drain the pool?

A 950 gallon swimming pool is being drained. After seven hours, 500 gallons have been drained. If the rate of drainage continues, how long will it take to drain the pool?
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A 950 gallon swimming pool is being drained. After seven hours, 500 gallons have been drained. If the rate of drainage continues, how long will it take to drain the pool?

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500/7 = 71.43 gallons per hour

950-500 = 450

450/71.43 = 6.3 more hours.

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