SOLUTION: The problem I need help with is as follows:
A family uses 5 gallons of milk every 3 weeks. At that rate, how many gallons of milk will they need to purchase in a year's time?
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: The problem I need help with is as follows:
A family uses 5 gallons of milk every 3 weeks. At that rate, how many gallons of milk will they need to purchase in a year's time?
This is what I have tried --
5 gallons : 3 weeks = x gallons : 52 weeks
5/3 = x/52 (cross multiply)
3x = 260 (divide by 3)
x = 86.6 or 87 gallons
Thank you for any help.
R. Franke
sylleobear@hotmail.com
This question is from textbook Mathematics for elementary teachers
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Looks good.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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