The water level in a rectangular swimming pool measuring 50 feet by 25 feet is to be lowered by 6 inches. How many gallons of water must be removed? (1 cu ft = 7.5 gallons)	Pick one:
A) 100 B) 250 C) 750 D) 1200 E) 4687.5
6 inches = 1/2 feet (there are 12 inches in a foot.), so  50*25*1/2= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 50*25*1/2</gadget>
<output>625</output>
625 feet^3 of water must be removed, which equals to   625*7.5= 
<gadget id="calculator">  625*7.5</gadget>
<output>4_687.5</output>
4687.5 gallons.   Answer: 4687.5.
<result>E</result>
The water level in a rectangular swimming pool measuring 50 feet by 25 feet is to be lowered by 6 inches. How many gallons of water must be removed? (1 cu ft = 7.5 gallons)