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How many gallons of water can fill a pool that is 50 yards by 20 yards and is 9 feet deep? (Assume 7 1/2 gallons per cubic foot.)

Answer 1

the volume of a rectangle is given by: V = L * W * H, where V is the volume, L is the length, W is the width, and H is the height.

 

L = 50 yards or 150 feet

 

W = 20 yards or 60 feet

 

H = 9 feet

 

V = 150 * 60 * 9

 

V = 81000 cubic feet

 

To find the gallons of water, multiply the volume, 81000, by  7.5, or 607,500 gallons.