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A container is leaking 1 liter every 3/4 hour.How many liters will it leak in 3 3/4 hours



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Answer: 5 liter

Step-by-step explanation:

1 liter leaked for every 3/4 hr

X liter leaked in 3 3/4hr

And: 3 3/4 = 15/4

Find x:

1/x = (3/4)/(15/4)
(3/4)x = 15/4
x = 15/4 x 4/3
x = 5
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