Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 5/5

A water tank holds 500500 gallons. Inflow is 2020 gallons per minute and outflow is 88 gallons per minute. The tank is currently 40%40\% full. How many minutes until the tank is full?

  • A

    20

  • B

    30

  • C

    35

  • D

    25

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Explanation

Currently 0.40(500)=2000.40(500) = 200 gallons. Need to add 300300 gallons. Net rate =12= 12 gpm. Time =300/12=25= 300/12 = 25 minutes.

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