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TEA TIME!!! During a catered lunch, an average of 4 cups of tea are poured per minute. The lunch will last 2 hours. How many gallons of tea should the caterer bring if there are 16 cups in one gallon?

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2 hours into 120 mins, then multiply 120•4=480 then do 480/16=30
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Answer: 30 gallons

Explanation:

First translate 2 hours into 120 minutes. Then multiply 120 * 4 = 480. Then divide 480/16 = 30

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