The depth of the water in Jeanne's hot tub varies directly with the number of minutes that the faucet is turned on. At 8.15 A.M Jeanne's started filling her circular hot tub with water. At 8.59 A.M there was a foot of water in the tub. When will the hot tub have 2 3/4 feet of water in it?

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The depth of the water in Jeanne's hot tub varies directly with the number of minutes that the faucet is turned on. At 8.15 A.M Jeanne's started filling her circular hot tub with water. At 8.59 A.M there was a foot of water in the tub. When will the hot tub have    2 3/4 feet of water in it?

A.11:15 A.M
B.10:59 A.M
C.10.15 A.M 
D.10:16 A.M

Can someone explain to me how to solve.

Reiny · Answer

To raise the water level 1 foot took 44 minutes so to raise it 2.75 ft will take 44(2.75) or 121 minutes or 2:01 hrs since she started at 8:15 it will be 2 3/4 ft deep at 8:15 + 2:01 or at 10:16

Jynessa · Answer

Thank You