Question

A large container holds 8 gallons of water. It begins leaking at a constant rate. After 32 minutes the container has 6 gallons left. At what rate is the water leaking. Express answer as a positive value. ​

Answer 1

1/16 gallons per minute

Explanation:

The water level drops from 8 gallons to 6 gallons in 32 minutes

The volume of water that has leaked is 8 - 6 = 2 gallons

Since this volume of water has leaked in 32 minutes, rate of leak

+ 2/32 = 1/16 gallons per minute