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Sandy drinks 12 liters of water every week. There are approximately 19 liters in 5 gallons. Which amount is closest to the number of gallons of water Sandy drinks in 4 weeks?

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Answer:

13 gallons

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User Matei Florescu
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Answer:

  • 13 gallons

Explanation:

Sandy drinks 12 liters of water every week

There are approximately 19 liters in 5 gallons

In 4 weeks Sandy drinks

  • 4*12 liters = 48 liters of water

Converted to gallons

  • 19 liters = 5 gallons, then
  • 1 liter = 5/19 gallons, then
  • 48 liters = 48*5/19 gallons = 12.63 gallons ≈ 13 gallons rounded
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