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Weekly Homework - Nov (3).pdf Solve each proportion below 1) Ryan drinks 1 ½ liters of water every ½ of an hour at a constant rate. How many liters of water does he drink in 4 hours? ​

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12liters

Explanation:

1.5 liters / 0.5 hours = X liters / 4 hoursNow, we can cross-multiply and solve for X:1.5 * 4 = 0.5 * X6 = 0.5XTo isolate X, divide both sides by 0.5:X = 6 / 0.5 = 12So, Ryan drinks 12 liters of water in 4 hours at a constant rate.

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