Question

At its highest setting Jeds shower head releases 6.2 gallons of water per minute. Jed took a shower lasting 5 minutes 12 seconds. What is the maximum amount of water Jed could have used?

Answer 1

31.744 gallons of water

Explanation:

Find the amount of water he used in 12 seconds.

6.2*.12=.744 gallons

Find the amount of water he used in 5 minutes

6.2*5=31 gallons

Add your two solutions

31+.744=31.744 gallons