A small pool holds 950 gallons of water. If a pump removes 300 gallons of water in 6 minutes, what is the change in the amount of water in gallons in 1 minute?
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2 points
- 3.1 gallons
- 50 gallons
294 gallons
650 gallons
To find the change in the amount of water in 1 minute, divide the amount of water removed (300 gallons) by the time taken (6 minutes).
300 gallons / 6 minutes = 50 gallons/minute
Therefore, the change in the amount of water in 1 minute is 50 gallons.