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A faucet gives 20 gallons of water in 5 seconds. How many gallons does it give in 7 seconds?

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Answer:

28

Explanation:

IF 20 GALLONS IS EQUIVALENT TO 5 SECONDS WHAT ABOUT 7 SECONDS

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User MalTec
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Answer:

20 gallons / 5 seconds = 4 gallons / second

Therefore, In 7 seconds you get (7 x 4 ) or 28 gallons.

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