Three identical pumps, pumping at the same constant rate, can remove a total of \(1,250\) gallons of water from a tank

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Three identical pumps, pumping at the same constant rate, can remove a total of \(1,250\) gallons of water from a tank in \(1\) hour. With \(X\) of these pumps, \(15,000\) gallons of water could be removed in \(3\) hours. What is the value of \(X?\)

A. 9
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
E. 21

Answer: B

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