A Swimming Pool Has a Leak Suppose It Keeps Leaking 6

question 83

Multiple Choice

A swimming pool has a leak. The leak is getting worse. The following table gives the leak rate every 6 hours. $$\begin{array} { c | c } \begin{array} { c } \text { Time } \\\text { (hr) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Leakage } \\\text { (gal/hour) }\end{array} \\\hline 0 & 0 \\6 & 0.5 \\12 & 0.7 \\18 & 1.1 \\24 & 2.4 \\30 & 4.5 \\36 & 5.6 \\42 & 6.0 \\48 & 6.3\end{array}$$ Suppose it keeps leaking 6.3 gallons every 6 hours. After losing 2700 gallons the leak is fixed. Approximately how long did the leak last? Use the right endpoints to estimate the first 48 Hours.

• A) 54.59 hours
• B) 32.48 hours
• C) 26.48 hours
• D) -87.60 hours

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