lettysmithlee lettysmithlee

16-02-2021
Mathematics

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An aquarium can holds 5 gallons of water. Desiderio Fills
at a rate of 40 fluid ounces per minute. How long does it take to fill?

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clarch19 clarch19

16-02-2021

Answer:

160 minutes or 2 hours, 40 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

1 gallon = 128 oz

5 gallons = 640 oz

create a proportion:

let 'x' = time in minutes to fill tank

40 oz/ 1 min = 640 / x

cross-multiply:

40x = 640

x = 160 minutes

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