A swimming pool is being filled with water. The linear equation models the number of gallons w of water in the pool at time t (in minutes). If the pool has a capacity of 19500 gallons how long will it take for the pool to fill to capacity? (Rounded to the nearest tenth)
A) 3341.7 minutes
B) 3158.3 minutes
C) 3250.0 minutes
D) 18950.0 minutes
E) 91.7 minutes

Question

A swimming pool is being filled with water. The linear equation  models the number of gallons w of water in the pool at time t (in minutes). If the pool has a capacity of 19500 gallons how long will it take for the pool to fill to capacity? (Rounded to the nearest tenth)
A) 3341.7 minutes 
B) 3158.3 minutes 
C) 3250.0 minutes 
D) 18950.0 minutes 
E) 91.7 minutes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Set 19500 equal to the equation: 
19500 = 11ec19db_8484_f1f9_9dbe_cd3360d2c0ec_TBX8673_11 
Solve for t: 
19500/11ec19db_8484_f1f9_9dbe_cd3360d2c0ec_TBX8673_11 = t 
t ≈ 3158.3 minutes (rounded to the nearest tenth)

A Swimming Pool Is Being Filled with Water