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Water flowed out of a tank at a steady rate. A total of 18 and one-half gallons flowed out of the tank in 4 and one-fourth hours. Which expression determines the quantity of water leaving the tank per hour?

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Answer:

D) 37/2 / 17/4

Explanation:

Change 18 1/2 and 4 1/4 into improper fractions.

18 1/2 = 37/2

4 1/4 = 17/4

So the answer is 37/2 / 17/4.

Please correct me if I am wrong, have a great day! :)

User Nikita Koksharov
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Answer:

D. 37/2 divided by 17/4

Explanation:

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