During a catered lunch, an average of 4 cups of tea are poured per minute. The lunch will last 2 hours. How many gallons of tea should the caterer bring if there are 16 cups in one gallon?

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During a catered lunch, an average of 4 cups of tea are poured per minute. The lunch will last 2 hours. How many gallons of tea should the caterer bring if there are 16 cups in one gallon?

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30 gallons...I think. 4x60=240
240x2(cause it's 2 hours)=480
480/16(16 cups in a gallon)
Therefore it's 30 gallons.

Moisoni Ioan answered Jul 2, 2018

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