Question

A barrel contained 60 gallons of water. Water leaked out of the barrel at a rate of 5 gallons every 3 days.

At this rate, how many days did it take for all 60 gallons of water to leak out of the barrel?

Answer 1

12 days

Explanation:

Answer 2

Equation: 60-5/3x
60-5/3x = 0
-5/3x = -60, x = 36
It would take 36 days