Question

A pumping station pumps 340 gallons of water in 8 minutes.

How many gallons does it pump in 20 minutes?

Answer 1

It pumps 850 gallons of water in 20 minutes. Hope I could help! :)

Answer 2

Well, 340/8=42.5
So you're pumping 42.5 gallons per minute.
42.5×20=850
It pumps 850 gallons in 20 minutes.