28. One hose dispenses water at the rate of 1 gallon per minute, and a second hose
dispenses water at the rate of 1 1\2 gallons per minute.
At the same time, the two hoses begin filling a cylindrical pail whose diameter is
14 inches and whose height is 10 inches. Which of the following most closely
approximates the water level, measured in inches up from the pail's circular
base, after 1 1\2 minutes? [231 cubic inches 5=1 gallon]
(A) 3.5
(B) 4.2
(C) 4.8
(D) 5.6
(E) 6.7
The correct answer is (D).
dispenses water at the rate of 1 1\2 gallons per minute.
At the same time, the two hoses begin filling a cylindrical pail whose diameter is
14 inches and whose height is 10 inches. Which of the following most closely
approximates the water level, measured in inches up from the pail's circular
base, after 1 1\2 minutes? [231 cubic inches 5=1 gallon]
(A) 3.5
(B) 4.2
(C) 4.8
(D) 5.6
(E) 6.7
The correct answer is (D).
