danajaslays22 danajaslays22
  • 10-09-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

a pipe is leaking at 1.5 cups per day. How many gallons per week is the pipe leaking?

Respuesta :

texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 10-09-2017
1.5 cups per day...7 days per week....1.5 * 7 = 10.5 cups per week
16 cups = 1 gallon

16/1 = 10.5/x....16 cups to 1 gal = 10.5 cups to x gal
cross multiply
(16)(x) = (1)(10.5)
16x = 10.5
x = 10.5/16
x = 0.65625 rounds to 0.66 gallons per week
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is the inverse of y=4x-2
why is a voltmeter is always connected in parallel in a electric circuit?
can you tell me what is papyrus?
when resistors are connecting in a series ,does the position of ammeter make any difference ?
Which sentence is correct? Helen paid for that tickets with my money. Helen paid for this tickets with my money. Helen paid for them tickets with my money. Hele
When do you think that the Silver American Eagle will peak again, like it did in 2011? Do you think it would go back up? And how much do you think it will be wo
is tamarind a natural indicator? Give reasons.
why it is advise to clean the ends of connecting wires before connecting them?
1. Write about the nicest trip you have ever been on (12-14 lines) .
The steamboat River Queen travels at the rate of 30km/h in still water. If it can travel 45 km up stream in the same amount of time that it takes to go 63 km do