Question

Every week,Mr.Kirkson uses 3/16 gallon of water to every 1/3 square foot of his garden hiw many gallons of water does mr.Kirkson usesl per square foot to water his garden each week?

Answer 1

9/16 gallons

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

3 /16 gallon x gallons

------------------ = --------------

1/3 ft^2 1 ft^2

Using cross products

3/16 * 1 = 1/3 x

Multiply each side by 3

3/16 * 3 = 1/3x *3

9/16 = x

9/16 gallons