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it takes 5 Minutes for 1,750 gallons of water to pass under a bridge. At this rate how long will it take 2,450 to pass under the bridge?

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Answer

it will take 7 minutes for 2450 gallons of water to pass under the bridge

Explanation

Rate = Gallons of water / time

Given

Gallons of water = 1750

Time = 5 minutes

Rate = 1750 / 5

Rate = 350 gallons / minute

At the same rate, calculate how long it will take 2450 gallons of water to pass under the bridge

Since rate = Gallons of water/time

Gallons of water = rate * time

Time = Gallons of water / rate

Gallons of water = 2450

Rate = 350 gallons / minute

Time = 2450 / 350

Time = 7 minutes

Hence, it will take 7 minutes for 2450 gallons of water to pass under the bridge

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