Question

A leaking pond loses 16 gallons of water in 47 hours. How many gallons of water will it lose in 33 hours?

Answer 1

A leaking pond loses 16 gallons of water in 47 hours.

How many gallons of water will it lose in 33 hours?

To solve this question we can use a rule of three:

16 gallons is to 47 hours as x gallons is to 33 hours:

`(16)/(47)=(x)/(33)\Longrightarrow x=(33\cdot16)/(47)=(528)/(47)=\text{ 11.23}`

Answer:

11.23 gallons