The number of houses that can be served by a water pipe varies directly as the square

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The number of houses that can be served by a water pipe varies directly as the square of the diameter of the pipe. A water pipe that has a 10-centimeter diameter can supply 50 houses.

a. How many houses can be served by a water pipe that has a 30-centimeter diameter?

b. What size water pipe is needed for a new subdivision of 1250 houses?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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