Although the data provided cites the water remaining in the tank, this data can be used to draw conclusions about the relationship between the quantity of water pumped and the elapsed time for each water pump. Based on the data, which statement about the pumps is true?
A. A comparison cannot be made because the data for the two pumps is measured in different units of time.
B. Pump B will drain water at a rate that is 15 gallons per hour faster than Pump A.
C. Pump A and Pump B will drain the water at the same rate of speed.
D. Pump A will drain water at a rate that is 15 gallons per hour faster than Pump B.
D. Pump A will drain water at a rate that is 15 gallons per hour faster than Pump B.
This conclusion can be drawn from the fact that Pump A pumped 15 gallons more water in the same amount of time compared to Pump B.