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A storage container leaks water at a rate of 15 gallons every 30 days. What is the unit rate in gallons per week?

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gal/week

User Wolfgang
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Answer: 3 1/2

Explanation:

A storage container leaks water at a rate of 15 gallons every 30 days. What is the-example-1
User Joaerl
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Answer:

7/2

Explanation:

First get daily:

15/30 = 1/2

Then weekly:

1/2 x 7 = 7/2

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