Question

Min's hose can pump 21 gallons of water every hour. How many gallons of water will he fill up if he runs the hose for 2/3 of an hour?

Answer 1

14 gallons

Explanation:

The unit rate here is 21 gallons/ hr.

The amount of water pumped would then be Volume = Rate times Time:

21 gal 2 hr

Volume = ----------- * ----------- = 14 gallons

1 hr 3

14 gallons will be pumped in 2/3 hour.