The washing machine uses 128 gallons of water to wash eight loads of clothes. How many gallons will the washing machine use to wash 5 loads of clothes?

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Ashley Willis asked Sep 11, 2022

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The washing machine uses 128 gallons of water to wash eight loads of clothes.

How many gallons will the washing machine use to wash 5 loads of clothes?

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Ashley Willis asked Sep 11, 2022

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Answer:

80 gallons

Explanation:

128 for 8 loads, correct?

Take 128, divide by 8 to get the amount for 1 load

You'll get 16.

Then, Multiply 16 by 5. :)

Mmalone answered Sep 16, 2022

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