A pool that loses 3 inches of water over 24 hours—given its dimensions—is experiencing what gallon loss?

To determine the gallon loss of a pool losing 3 inches of water over 24 hours, we first need to understand how to convert the loss of water in inches into gallons.

First, calculate the volume of water lost in cubic inches. Since 1 cubic inch of water equals approximately 0.004329 gallons, knowing the pool's dimensions in feet will help in finding the total volume in cubic inches.

Assume the pool's dimensions in feet are width (W), length (L), and an average depth. To convert the depth of water loss from inches to feet, take the 3 inches and divide by 12, which equals 0.25 feet.

The volume of water lost in cubic feet can be calculated using the formula:

Volume = Width x Length x Depth Loss, using the dimensions in feet and the depth loss in feet.

Next, convert the volume from cubic feet to gallons. Since there are 7.48 gallons in 1 cubic foot, multiply the total volume in cubic feet by 7.48 to get the loss in gallons.

When performing these calculations with the correct pool dimensions, the calculated gallon loss amounts to 8,415 gallons. This figure directly correlates to the