Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 3.6 Variation - 3.6 Exercises - Page 388: 28

Answer

$75psi$

Work Step by Step

Because pressure varies directly as depth, the relationship can be written in form of: $P=kx$, where P is pressure and x is the depth. With given information, we are able to find $k$. $50=k*10$ $k=50/10=5 (psi/ft)$ Now we can calculate pressure at the depth of $15ft$. $P=5*15=75 (psi)$
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