Question

A backyard swimming pool measure 15 ft, by 24 ft and 5 ft deep. The pool has a leak and is losing water at a rate of 4 inches per day. If the owner does not refill the water, in how many days will it be empty?

Answer 1

15 days

Explanation:

The pool is 5 ft deep.

5 ft * 12 in/ft = 60 in

The pool is 60 inches deep.

60 in/4 in = 15

Answer: 15 days