Question

7th grade question

2. Mateo is draining a pool at a rate of 1/8 of a gallon of water every 1/2 hour.

If he continues to drain the pool at this rate, how much water will be

drained in 1 hour?

A.4 gallons

B.1 gallon

C. 1/2 gallon

D.1/4 gallon

Answer 1

1/4 gallon

Explanation:

Just multiply the numerator and denominator of the given rate by 2:

2(1/8) gallon 1/4 gallon

------------------ = ---------------- = 1/4 per gallon

2(1/2) hour 1 hour