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A large container holds 5 gallons of water. It begins leaking at a constant rate. After 20 minutes, the container has 1 gallon of water left.

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The answer is 3 gallons per hour
User Nehal Godhasara
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The rate at which the water is leaking is 0.2 gallons per minute.

The rate of leaking can be determined by considering the change in the amount of water over time.

When a large container holds 5 gallons of water

After 20 minutes, the gallon has 1 gallon of water left

So, the change in the amount of water = 5 - 1 = 4 gallons

To calculate the rate of leaking

Rate = Change in amount/Time interval

Rate = 4/20

Rate = 1/5

Rate = 0.2 gallons

Therefore, the rate at which the water is leaking is 0.2 gallons per minute.

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