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Suppose that in 7 minutes, 21 gallons of water came out of a pipeE What was the rate in galions per minute?



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Answer: 3 gallons/minute

Explanation:

If it is 21 gallons per 7 minutes, that is equal to 21/7. You have to make that a unit rate. 21/7 = 21 divided by 7 = 3

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