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ASVAB · Question #590

An above-ground suburban water tank holds 540 gallons of water when full. If the tank starts out full and is drained at a rate of 30 gallons per minute, how many seconds will it take to empty out…

The correct answer is C. 270. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

An above-ground suburban water tank holds 540 gallons of water when full. If the tank starts out full and is drained at a rate of 30 gallons per minute, how many seconds will it take to empty out halfway?

Options

  • A54
  • B240
  • C270
  • D480

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    7% (3)
  • C
    71% (32)
  • D
    18% (8)

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