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36 3/4 gallons of water come out of a hose in 15 minutes. Write the ratio in fractional form and determine the water rate in gallons per hour. Group of answer choices 147 gallons per hour 73.5 or 73 1/2 gallons per hour 36.75 or 36 3/4 gallons per hour not possible

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Answer:

147 gallons per hour

Explanation:

Given:

36 3/4 gallons = 15 minutes

Determine the water rate in gallons per hour

1 hour = 60 minutes

60 minutes / 15 minutes = 4

Multiply both a of the proportion by 4

36 3/4 × 4gallons = 15 minutes × 4

147/4 × 4 gallons = 60 minutes

147 gallons = 60 minutes

147 gallons per hour

The correct answer = 147 gallons per hour

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