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A 50-gallon water heater leaks .125 gallons of water every 14 minutes. How long until it is complete

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A 50-gallon water heater leaks .125 gallons of water every 14 minutes. How long until it is completely empty?

50 gallons / .125 gallons leaked = 400 (14 min increments)

400 (14 min increments) * 14 minutes = 5600 minutes

5600 minutes / 60 minutes per hour = 93 hours and 20 minutes
 
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