Question

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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gallons

Answer 1

4 cups of tea are poured per minute
2 hours = 2 x 60 = 120 minutes
so in 2 hours = 120 x 4 = 480 cups
16 cups in one gallon then
480 / 16 = 30 gallons

answer
30 gallons